The results are in: Tennesseans don't get enough sleep.
Driving the news: A new analysis of Apple Watch data shows Tennessee residents get an average of 6.7 hours per night. (That's roughly even with the national average.)
Why it matters: Doctors recommend getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Failing to hit that benchmark can impact your mood and health.
Zoom in: In Tennessee, the average bedtime is 11:30pm, according to the analysis.
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.
Yes, but: If you must catch up on Zs over the weekend, Paruthi 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."
