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A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals how sleepiness is quietly sidetracking adults routines

• Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (72%) say that sleepiness sometimes, often or always affects their daily activities.

• Adults aged 25-34 are the most likely age group (78%) to report sleepiness affecting daily life.

• The areas most impacted by daytime sleepiness: mood (60%), stress or anxiety (53%), and work productivity (42%).

Weve all had those mornings when the alarm clocks rings and we hit snooze one more time, thinking Ill just rest a little more.

But according to a recent national survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), daytime sleepiness isnt just an occasional inconvenienceits affecting everyday life for most adults.

In fact, 72% of the 2,007 U.S. adults surveyed say that sleepiness sometimes, often or always interferes with their daily activities. From dragging through the morning commute to feeling less productive at work or even in a bad mood, the impact is more widespread than many of us might realize.

Daytime sleepiness is a common problem that can be detrimental for mood, performance, and quality of life, Dr. Eric Olson, past president of the AASM, said in a news release. Healthy sleep enables us to feel great and perform our best during the day.

The study

The AASM commissioned an online survey of 2,007 adults across the U.S. in early June 2025 via Atomik Research, an independent market-research agency.

Participants answered how frequently sleepiness affects their daily activities (with options like always, often, sometimes, rarely, and never).

The data is broken down by age and gender, allowing for comparisons across different groups (for example, men vs. women, and various age spans from 1824 up through 65+).

Results: What the survey found

So, what did the survey reveal? A quick glance shows that sleepiness is far from rare. Overall:

• Always: 10% of respondents say sleepiness always affects their daily activities.

• Often: 24%

• Sometimes: 38%

• Rarely: 21%

• Never: 7%
  

Breaking it down by gender: 73% of women vs. 69% of men said sleepiness affects their daily activities sometimes, often or always. By age group, the 25-34 bracket stood out: 78% of adults aged 25-34 say they experience some level of disruption from sleepiness.

When asked specifically which parts of daily life are most impacted, the findings were telling:

• Mood: 60% of adults say sleepiness affects their mood.

• Stress or anxiety levels: 53%

• Work productivity: 42%
  

Women were more likely than men to say sleepiness affected household management (36% vs. 25%). Men were more likely than women to say it impacted driving safety (19% vs. 12%).

In short: for many adults, daytime sleepiness isnt just feeling a little sluggish its creeping into their mood, stress levels, and how well they function at work and at home.

What this means for you

If youre feeling tired during the day more often than youd like, youre not alone and this survey shows that sleepiness isnt something to brush off. Even if it feels normal, it could be affecting your mood, stress levels, productivity, and even your safety without you realizing it.

The AASM recommends adults aim for at least seven hours of sleep each night, but the quality of that sleep matters just as much as the number. If you consistently wake up groggy, struggle to focus, or rely on caffeine to get through the day, it may be worth taking a closer look at your sleep habits.

Here are a few simple steps consumers can consider:

• Set a consistent sleep schedule. Going to bed and waking up at the same time can help regulate your internal clock.

• Create a wind-down routine. Dimming lights, unplugging from devices, and doing something relaxing can make it easier to fall asleep.

• Watch for signs of poor sleep quality. Loud snoring, gasping, waking up frequently, or extreme daytime sleepiness could be symptoms of an underlying sleep disorder.

• Talk to a professional if needed. If sleepiness is interfering with your daily life, the AASM suggests speaking with a health care provider or a board-certified sleep specialist.
  

The big takeaway: prioritizing sleep isnt just about feeling rested its about protecting your overall well-being and helping you get through the day with more energy, focus, and patience. If daytime sleepiness has become your new normal, it may be time to give your sleep a little more attention.

In fact, moderate daily coffee drinkers saw fewer arrhythmia episodes than abstainers

• A randomized clinical trial found that among people with a history of Atrial fibrillation (AFib) or related rhythm issues, drinking at least one cup of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with a significantly lower rate of recurrence.

• Participants were randomly assigned either to continue consuming caffeinated coffee (about one cup a day) or to completely abstain from coffee and caffeine for six months following a heart-rhythm resetting procedure.

• Results showed recurrence of AFib or atrial flutter in 47% of the coffee group versus 64% in the caffeine-abstinence group a roughly 39% lower hazard of recurrence for the coffee drinkers.

If youve been told to steer clear of coffee because of irregular heartbeats, you may be in for a pleasant surprise.

AFib where the upper chambers of the heart beat rapidly and unevenly affects millions and is often managed by lifestyle tweaks, including avoiding stimulants.

But a new study from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Adelaide suggests that one cup of caffeinated coffee a day may not only be safe, but might actually lower the risk of recurrence of these rhythm disturbances.

Coffee increases physical activity which is known to reduce atrial fibrillation, researcher Gregory M. Marcus, MD, MAS, said in a news release.

Caffeine is also a diuretic, which could potentially reduce blood pressure and in turn lessen A-Fib risk. Several other ingredients in coffee also have anti-inflammatory properties that could have positive effects.

The study

The study dubbed the DECAF trial (Does Eliminating Coffee Avoid Fibrillation?) was the first randomized clinical trial to test the effect of caffeinated coffee on recurrent AFib.

Researchers enrolled 200 adult patients (mean age ~69 years, about 71% male) who either had persistent AFib or atrial flutter with a history of AFib, and who were scheduled for an electrical cardioversion procedure (a controlled shock to restore normal rhythm).

After cardioversion, participants were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio: one arm was instructed to drink at least one cup of caffeinated coffee (or an espresso shot) daily, and the other arm was asked to avoid coffee and all other caffeine-containing products for six months.

Baseline coffee intake was similar in both groups (median about seven cups/week), and during follow-up, the coffee group maintained approximately seven cups/week, while the abstinence group averaged zero.

The primary outcome was a clinically detected recurrence of AFib or atrial flutter over the six-month period.

The results

At the end of six months, 47% of participants in the caffeine-consumption group experienced a recurrence of AFib or atrial flutter, compared with 64% in the abstinence group. That difference corresponds to about a 39% lower hazard of recurrence in the coffee group versus the no-coffee group.

Importantly, the study found no significant difference in adverse events between the two groups. The researchers note, however, that the trial participants were all already coffee drinkers and consumed about one cup per day; the findings may not apply to heavy coffee drinkers or to people who start coffee for the first time.

In short: for people with a history of AFib who regularly drink coffee, having roughly a cup a day may be safe and may even reduce the chance of recurrence but as always, any changes to diet or lifestyle should be discussed with your cardiologist or health care provider.

The results were astounding, first author Christopher X. Wong, Ph.D., said in the news release.

Doctors have always recommended that patients with problematic A-Fib minimize their coffee intake, but this trial suggests that coffee is not only safe but likely to be protective.