Hoosiers turn in later, sleep less than most

Zoom in: The average duration of sleep for Hoosiers was about six hours, 37 minutes — based on watch data from adults who shared info with the Apple Heart and Movement Study.

• Indiana residents slept the 11th fewest hours among 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
• The national average is six hours and 40 minutes.
• We also have the 11th latest bedtime, typically hitting the hay at 11:44pm.

What they found: Participants with the most consistent bedtimes throughout the week slept for 40 more minutes and spent 36% less time awake during sleep periods, compared to other Apple Watch wearers.

• They also averaged 57% more time exercising.

Zoom out: Hawaiians were the earliest to bed (11:06pm) but also slept the least (six hours, 31 minutes).

• D.C. residents had the latest bedtime (11:56pm) followed by New Yorkers (11:53pm).

What they're saying: The most important thing for sleep hygiene is going to bed at the same time daily, sleep medicine physician Shalini Paruthi tells Axios.

• If you must catch up on Zs over the weekend, she recommends getting extra shuteye Saturday morning but waking up closer to your weekday time on Sunday, so you're tired enough to stick with your bedtime that evening.
• Another tip: "Bright light first thing in the morning is incredibly important."