New How-To Book on Improving Sleep Quality! Sleep Methods for the 'Overwhelmed Generation'

Shogakukan Creative Co., Ltd. released a new book on May 29 titled 'Sleep Guide for the Overwhelmed Generation: 50 Routines to Sleep Naturally Even When Busy' (Author: Yoshiaki Kobayashi). This book is a guide to healthy sleep habits designed for the 35-50 age group, who are often overwhelmed by work, housework, and childcare, causing them to put sleep on the back burner. According to an OECD survey, Japan is a 'sleep-deprived nation' with an average sleep time of about 7.5 hours, the lowest among member countries. The book explains the 'sleep pitfalls' hidden in the morning, day, night, and holidays based on the latest sleep science. Author Dr. Yoshiaki Kobayashi, who has extensive experience in sleep clinics, says, 'Busy people should prioritize sleep.' The book organizes sleep into three pillars—duration, rhythm, and quality—and proposes improvement methods based on scientific evidence.