Getting Enough Sleep is Important for Both Physical and Mental Health
As more and more research shows, getting enough sleep each night is important for both physical and mental health. Some studies have even reported findings of an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease in people who routinely have sleep problems.
If you are someone who has trouble getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, the US News & World Report published several tips from sleep experts to help reset your sleep clock and improve your sleep habits. They recommend beginning with reestablishing waking and bedtime rituals by going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time. It may even be a good idea to eat meals at the same time. Your bedroom should be dark and use a light-blocking sleep mask if needed. Also, keep your bedroom a work-free zone. Other recommendations include avoiding caffeine after noon, spending time outdoors during daylight hours, and exercising each day.
Dr. Kannan Ramar, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a pulmonologist, critical care specialist and sleep medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic, and professor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, says, “Pervasive worry is a major factor in sleep disruption.” He advises his patients to turn off the TV and your tablet one or two hours before bedtime. Stop drinking alcohol at least one or two hours before sleep and consider moderating your consumption.
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Source: health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/sleep-reset-getting-your-sleep-back-to-normal