Adequate sleep is important for optimal mental performance.
70% of adults don’t get their required sleep.
You can tell if you are sleep deprived if you need an alarm clock to wake you up.
Woman have more nightmares and are more prone to suffer from insomnia than men.
It is common for premenstrual women to sleep less and experience tiredness, irritability, confusion and depression.
If you are finding that you toss and turn for one hour every night it is like the equivalent of missing a whole night’s sleep each week.
More than 50% of adults report thermal incompatibility in bed with their sleep partner.
So…..how does one get a better night’s sleep???
Room temperature should be set at or below 68 degrees F.
Go to bed and get up at the same time daily.
Plan on 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
Exercise regularly during the day and keep mentally active.
Avoid chocolate (my downfall), caffeinated beverages and alcohol for at least three hours before bed.
Your bedroom should be clean and clutter free.
Warm baths shortly before bed can help.
Eat a balanced diet.
Avoid sleep aids.
Keep your bedroom dark, quiet and free of distractions from the TV or pets.
Quit smoking.
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