Good sleep is essential for health, and March 15 is World Sleep Day, with a focus this year on international sleep equity. Across the world, measurable differences in sleep health persist across human populations.
World Sleep Day is a great opportunity to promote sleep health, and help elevate the conversation around sleep. Find out more here!
Here in Australia, research commissioned by the popular app MyFitnessPal found eight in ten Australians struggle to fall asleep, with nearly half claiming they don’t get enough sleep.
The app has recently added a new feature called Sleep Factors to help users get a holistic view of their sleep situation.
This allows users to view sleep data captured from a wide assortment of apps and trackers across iOS and Android, alongside their food logged for the day. Now, users will be able to have access to even more impactful insights on how the foods and beverages they consume during the day impact their nightly rest.
All members utilising the feature accessible through Sleep will be able to view a chart breaking down their sleep cycle type as well as food logs for the day, broken down by meal.
Exploring how sleep and energy are connected
‘While consumers can access endless health and fitness insights from a multitude of apps and wearables, we’re often left wondering what all the data means and how to apply it to our lives to improve our health and wellness,’ says Jason Peterson, Chief Technology Officer at MyFitnessPal.
‘With the introduction of Sleep Factors, our members can begin to gain a deeper understanding of how sugar intake, water consumption, and exercise impact their overall quality of sleep.
‘While the connection between nutrition, weight loss, and sleep is often overlooked, MyFitnessPal is committed to giving our members data that helps them make better choices,’ he said.
Sleep Factors is now available on MyFitnessPal, within the Sleep feature of the app. It can be accessed when users pair the MyFitnessPal app with Health Connect (for Android users) or Apple Health (for iOS users).
For people looking for additional support, MyFitnessPal offers members a free Eat Right, Sleep Tight plan that aims to help users break the cycle of exhaustion with five days of tips that address meal timing, hydration, and a bedtime routine for a restful night’s sleep.
The MyFitnessPal app can be downloaded for free via App Store and Google Play.
