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Results Highlight Link between Sleep and Quality of Life<\/p>\n

15 October 2014, Dubai, UAE<\/b> \u2013 A research study commissioned by Intercoil, the Middle East\u2019s leading mattress and bedding manufacturer, in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed that almost 40% of KSA residents have trouble sleeping, with significantly more women than men reporting they have always or often trouble sleeping at night.<\/p>\n

The study, conducted by YouGov during August 2014, included 519 respondents and was carried out under the \u2018Sleep Matters\u2019 umbrella, a community initiative aimed at improving people\u2019s lives by educating, informing and encouraging health and wellbeing for residents across the Middle East. The first and most comprehensive resource in the region for all information related to sleep, Sleep Matters<\/a><\/b>\u00a0has been created by Intercoil as a platform that unites experts and the community around a shared goal \u2013 getting a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

According to the survey, the top factors that influence the quality of sleep are: daily life worries and stress, bedroom temperature, noise, and the quality of mattress, which the majority believes is the most important item in the bedroom. Significantly more of those who have trouble falling asleep claim they \u2018worry easily about life in general\u2019 and have \u2018a lot of stress in their life\u2019.<\/p>\n

Almost a quarter of the respondents claim to sleep less than 5 hours per night \u2013 a factor that can potentially lead to the development of many chronic long term health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.<\/p>\n

Overall, respondents sleep an average of 6.7 hours during weekdays and 7.7 hours during weekends. 82% of those who always or often have trouble sleeping claimed they \u201cwish they could sleep better at night\u201d.<\/p>\n

With a majority of respondents (80%) recognizing that healthy sleep leads to a healthy life, two thirds of the total group acknowledged that lack of sleep affects their daily functions. One in three respondents has had accidents or near-accidents when driving because they felt sleepy.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the results of the survey, Hassan Al Hazeem, Managing Director of Intercoil, said: \u201cThrough the nature of our business, we constantly engage with people who are not only looking to buy a mattress or bed, but to improve the quality of their sleep. By raising awareness of the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep and helping people find ways to improve their sleep, we strongly believe we can have a positive impact on people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Melanie Schlatter, Health Psychologist at Health Psychology UAE added: \u201cThe results of the survey highlight the link between sleep and one\u2019s overall quality of life. While the majority of respondents acknowledge that poor sleep affects their everyday functioning, and factors such as daily stress and worries have an impact on the quality of sleep, people don\u2019t seem to be aware of the wide range of options available to help them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Making manageable lifestyle changes can make a significant difference to quality of sleep; from scheduling your dinner at least two hours prior to bedtime, to taking moderate exercise, even a 20 minute daily walk, making sure your mattress offers the right support, to creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom.<\/p>\n

For more details on \u2018Sleep Matters\u2019 please visit the website: www.sleepmattersme.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About Intercoil International:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Established in 1974, Intercoil International is a leading UAE based manufacturer, distributor and retailer of total sleep solutions across the MENA region. The company is a family-owned business, founded by the late Mr. Abbas Ali AI-Hazeem, and currently managed by Mr. Hassan Abbas AI-Hazeem, who is passionately committed to developing Intercoil into a globally recognised brand, achieving sustainable growth and becoming the market leader in orthopaedic sleep systems in the region. With a strong presence in 23 countries and employing 350 people, Intercoil International is committed to increasing its regional presence and expanding its production capacity. Intercoil\u2019s brand promise is to increase awareness about the importance of a healthy sleep and to proudly promote the \u201cMade in UAE\u201d mark. The first in its industry to achieve the ISO9001:2000, ISO14001, and OHSAS18001 quality management certificates, Intercoil is currently ranked fourth in the Dubai SME 100 and has been awarded the Dubai CSR label for the last three consecutive years. Holding the Dubai Quality Appreciation Certificate, Intercoil International produces its own range of foam, mattresses and furniture products and is the exclusive licensee of Therapedic for the GCC and Simmons for the Middle East. In November 2013, Intercoil has been honored with the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award, for exceptional business performance.<\/p>\n

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