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How To Sleep Better
Why is sleep important?
Why is sleep important?
Sleep is a normal body process that allows your body and brain to rest. According to the CDC, the benefits of a good nights sleep include: • Getting sick less often • Reduces stress and improves your mood • Improves heart health and metabolism • Lowers the risk of chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. • Lessens the risk of motor vehicle crashes and related injuries. • Improves attention and memory to better perform daily activities. • Staying at a healthy weight According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of sleep you need varies by your age with adults requiring 7 or more hours of sleep per night. The quality of your sleep is important, which is why Pocket Trainer shows your sleep cycles (light, deep, REM). According to the Mayo Clinic, “…As you get older, your sleeping patterns change. Older adults tend to sleep more lightly, take longer to start sleeping and sleep for shorter time spans than do younger adults. Older adults tend to wake up multiple times during the night.”How to sleep better
To get a good nights sleep, stick to a consistent routine, optimize your bedroom environment and adjust your daily habits. According to the Mayo Clinic Sleep Tips, here are the most effective ways to improve your rest: 1. Pay attention to what you eat and drink before going to sleep - don’t got to bed hunger or stuff. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Also avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcohol as these will make it more difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. 2. Limit daytime naps 3. Include physical activity in your daily routine 4. Stick to a sleep schedule - Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. 5. Create a restful environment - Turn off bright screens and phones one hour before bed. Keep your room cool, dark and quiet.
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How to sleep better
Why is sleep important?
Sleep is a normal body process that allows your body and brain to rest. According to the CDC, the benefits of a good nights sleep include: • Getting sick less often • Reduces stress and improves your mood • Improves heart health and metabolism • Lowers the risk of chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. • Lessens the risk of motor vehicle crashes and related injuries. • Improves attention and memory to better perform daily activities. • Staying at a healthy weight According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of sleep you need varies by your age with adults requiring 7 or more hours of sleep per night. The quality of your sleep is important, which is why Pocket Trainer shows your sleep cycles (light, deep, REM). According to the Mayo Clinic, “…As you get older, your sleeping patterns change. Older adults tend to sleep more lightly, take longer to start sleeping and sleep for shorter time spans than do younger adults. Older adults tend to wake up multiple times during the night.”How to sleep better
To get a good nights sleep, stick to a consistent routine, optimize your bedroom environment and adjust your daily habits. According to the Mayo Clinic Sleep Tips, here are the most effective ways to improve your rest: 1. Pay attention to what you eat and drink before going to sleep - don’t got to bed hunger or stuff. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Also avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcohol as these will make it more difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. 2. Limit daytime naps 3. Include physical activity in your daily routine 4. Stick to a sleep schedule - Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. 5. Create a restful environment - Turn off bright screens and phones one hour before bed. Keep your room cool, dark and quiet.
