Simmons Bed Advises Avoiding Naps After 3 PM and Falling Asleep Within 20 Minutes for Better Sleep

Simmons Bed Releases Infographic Highlighting the Importance of Sleep on 'World Sleep Day'

Simmons Bed, World Sleep Day Infographic Released.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Simmons, a sleep specialty brand, unveiled an infographic titled "Beds and Quality Sleep by the Numbers" on the 19th in celebration of "World Sleep Day," emphasizing the importance of restful sleep.

World Sleep Day is a commemorative day designated by the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) to raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep. Simmons Bed, which established the Sleep Research R&D Center in 2007, continues its ongoing research and development on Korean body types, sleep habits, and lifestyles, as well as related awareness improvement activities, befitting its status as an industry-leading brand.

Simmons expects that this infographic, containing various data about beds and sleep along with sleep guidelines, will help enhance awareness of sleep health.

According to Simmons' research results in "Beds and Quality Sleep by the Numbers," the average sleep duration of Koreans remains relatively low on a global scale. According to statistics from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the average sleep time for Koreans is 7 hours and 51 minutes, ranking near the bottom with 31 minutes less than the OECD member country average of 8 hours and 22 minutes. The average sleep times in the United States, Canada, and France are 8 hours 48 minutes, 8 hours 40 minutes, and 8 hours 33 minutes, respectively.

Along with the quantity of sleep, the quality of sleep is a crucial consideration. Quality sleep, which plays a key role in boosting immunity, helps our bodies maintain physical and mental health. In particular, good quality sleep is closely related to cognitive function, significantly affecting work efficiency and academic performance.

Domestic and international studies have shown that students with good sleep habits generally achieve higher academic performance, and sleep deprivation reduces work concentration. A study from the University of South Florida in the United States found that just 16 minutes less sleep on weekdays lowers judgment and work ability the following day.

Regarding quality sleep, Simmons Bed proposes the "1·2·3 Sleep Rules." The "1" means "No naps after 3 PM," "2" means "Fall asleep within 20 minutes," and "3" means "Get at least 30 minutes of sunlight daily." To minimize the time it takes to fall asleep after lying down, it is recommended to avoid smartphone and TV use. Exposure to sunlight for more than 30 minutes activates melatonin secretion, which helps alleviate insomnia.

Kwon Oh-jin, Executive Director of Simmons Production Management Division and head of Simmons Sleep Research R&D, explained, "In our busy daily lives, maintaining regular sleep habits is a simple yet important way to sustain health. Especially, achieving 'quality sleep' during total sleep time greatly helps maintain a healthy life, including boosting immunity."

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