How many hours of sleep do you get every night? Why does it seem that some people seem to function perfectly well with just a few hours of sleep while others suffer so much when they miss only a couple hours of sleep? I tend to function fine without too many hours of sleep. What makes this difference among individuals? How does sleeping affect us?
There are a number of factors that might determine why every one of us requires different amount of sleep. It might be in the genes, or it can simply be in your lifestyle.
Ever wondered whether what you've been eating had an impact on your sleep? I found that there is a close relationship between diet and sleeping habits.
"According to Reuters, a Harvard Medical School study found that truckers who regularly got adequate sleep tended to consume more fruits and vegetables and fewer sugary drinks and snacks." http://www.drcutler.com/diet/study-sleep-affects-diet-19512330
In a study done on truckers and their sleeping/eating habits, it was found that the less amount of sugar they eat, the more sleep they had.