Are You Getting Enough Sleep? How Do We Improve On It?

Let’s learn how much sleep you need for good health

We often cut back on own sleep for work, for family demands, or even to catch up that last episode on Netflix. But if not getting enough bedtime is a regular part of your routine, you may be at an increased risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and stroke, poor mental health, and even early death. Even one night of short bedtime can affect you the next day. Not surprisingly, you’re more likely to feel sleepy. On top of that, you’re more likely to be in a bad mood, be less productive at work, and to be involved in a motor vehicle crash. You can check out the more detailed version of how lack of sleep will affect you!

The amount of sleep you need depends on your age. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend:

Habits to improve your sleep

There are some important habits that can improve your sleeping health:

-Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.
-Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.
-Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smartphones, from the bedroom.
-Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.
-Avoid tobacco/nicotine.
-Exercise regularly. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

What about our sleeping quality?

Sleeping enough is important, but good sleep quality is also equally essential too. Signs of poor rest quality include feeling sleepy or tired even after getting enough bedtime, repeatedly waking up during the night, and having symptoms of sleeping disorders (such as snoring or gasping for air). Better sleeping habits may improve the quality of your sleep. If you have symptoms of a sleeping disorder, such as snoring or being very sleepy during the day after a full night’s rest, make sure to tell your doctor.

Here is an interesting infographic from SignatureMD about this topic!

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