It’s almost January, and every year, millions of people kick off the new year with a resolution for self-improvement, and many of those are health-related. Unfortunately, sleep seems to get overlooked when it comes time to make those resolutions, despite being one of the most fundamental steps to improving overall health and wellness. Here are some tips and tricks that may help you achieve your goals. Check it out.
Americans do not get enough sleep. Poor sleep habits affect our ability to perform well at work life and also our health. Lack of sleep can contribute to chronic diseases such as depression, hypertension and other sleep-related disorders. Here are 3 changes that you should make to improve how well you sleep: 1) Avoid using electronics at bedtime. 2) Stay away from alcohol and caffeinated drinks. 3) Play white noise or sleep sounds.
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you sleep less during the week in hopes of catching up on the weekends? Torbjörn Akerstedt said, “The effect of sleep problems on stress emphasizes the importance of good sleep for functioning in everyday life.” Here are 3 changes that you should make to improve how well you sleep: 1. Avoid using electronics at bedtime 2. Stay away from alcohol and caffeinated drinks 3. Do not work late
Millions of Americans are so much sleep deprived that the CDC termed insufficient sleep as a “public health epidemic.” Let’s have a look at some of the common mistakes we make while trying to go to sleep and how we can avoid them: 1 – Resetting alarm clock daily 2 – Staying connected on electronic gadgets forever 3 – Watching violent shows 4 – Taking foods that keep you awake 5 – Inconsistent bedtime ritual