Benefits of Restful Sleep
Studies have shown that sleep provides a vital role in physical health and emotional well-being. Your body actually requires sleep in the same way that the body requires eating, drinking and breathing. Without the appropriate amount of sleep, the body has a weakened ability to learn and retain information as well as poor judgment and bad temperament.
Effects of not getting a good nights’ sleep
• Decreased performance and alertness
• Memory and cognitive impairment
Benefits of getting a good nights’ sleep
• Sleep improves memory
• Helps eliminate stress
• Adequate sleep can treat inflammatory conditions
• Contributes to a healthy heart
How to improve sleep conditions
• Avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcohol prior to sleep
• Go to sleep when you are truly tired
• Develop a soothing pre-sleep routine
• Keep a consistent sleep schedule
• Lighten up evening meals
• Balance fluid intake prior to sleep to avoid waking up excessively
• Exercise earlier in the day
• Avoid watching television 30 minutes prior to sleep
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