India, April 1 -- Sleep is essential for overall health, yet many women struggle to get enough of it. Recently, a new report by ResMed highlighted a striking gender gap, revealing that women have a harder time falling asleep and fewer nights of quality rest each week compared to men. On average, women get 3.83 nights of good sleep per week, while men get 4.13.

As per health professionals, hormonal changes play a major role, especially during menopause.

Dr Neetu Jain, Senior Consultant in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at PSRI Hospital, emphasises that chronic sleep loss can lead to serious health concerns. "Poor sleep increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression," she warns.

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