Louisiana among the most sleep-deprived states

New research has revealed that 40.5% of adults in Louisiana get insufficient sleep, the fourth-highest rate in the United States.
The health experts at NiceRx, the personalised health care provider, analyzed data to reveal the U.S. states with the highest rates of obesity, insufficient sleep, and anxiety.
In Hawaii, 45.9% of adults get insufficient sleep, the highest rate among the states.
Hawaii is the only U.S. state detached from mainland North America, and it appears to be the island that never sleeps, as almost 46% of adults don’t get as much sleep as they should. Medical officials in Hawaii are aware of this as a state-level challenge, though, with public guidance stressing how chronic sleep deprivation can lead to an increased risk of potentially life-threatening health issues such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and more. This gap between official awareness and on-the-ground impact suggests that, for Hawaiians, more needs to be done to help adults get their recommended seven or more hours of sleep each night.
In West Virginia, 42.6% of adults get insufficient sleep
In second place, 42.6% of adults in West Virginia report not getting enough sleep – again, far above the U.S. average. The state also records the nation’s highest obesity rate, reinforcing the two-way link between poor sleep and weight gain. Rural isolation, economic pressure, and above-average poverty in the state may also play a role, with limited healthcare access and elevated stress creating a broken sleep cycle that’s difficult to fix without targeted support.
The health experts at NiceRx have provided some tips on improving sleep:
“Poor sleep can raise stress hormones, increasing the likelihood of weight gain, and carrying excess weight can disrupt sleep patterns and contribute to low mood or anxiety. Once this cycle begins, it can quickly reinforce itself.
The first step is recognizing it and targeting small, sustainable changes across multiple areas, rather than focusing on one symptom alone.
For example: Establish a consistent bedtime routine, avoid or limit caffeine, alcohol, heavy meals and screen time before bed, and address potential medical causes, such as sleep apnea, through a professional assessment.
In addition to these approaches, some individuals who struggle with poor sleep use relaxation techniques, such as meditation and yoga, as effective ways to unwind and put their mind and body in a relaxed state.
It’s important to adopt similar bedtime habits. If yoga or meditation aren’t for you, even reading a book in a dimly lit area is a calming activity that will allow your body and mind to unwind.
Alongside this, ensuring your bedroom environment is quiet, cool and dark is the best sleep practice, along with making sure your mattress and pillow are comfortable. 
Further findings: 
Ohio has the highest combined levels of obesity, insufficient sleep, and anxiety disorders, making it the least healthy state by composite score in our ranking.
Southern states dominate the obesity rankings, with all of the top five located in the Deep South or Midwest.
Anxiety disorders are most prevalent in major coastal and Western states, where urban pressures and high living costs may be contributing factors.
Vermont is the state getting the most sleep, with only 30% of all adults not getting sufficient sleep at night.