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How does the light around you affect your sleeping patterns?
Light is present all around us , more now than ever. How is the human body affected by all this artificial lighting? Light can affect a...
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Sleep and Age
Do your sleep requirements really decline through adulthood? One of the most influential factors on our sleep needs is age. It is a...
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Early Bird vs. Night owl — Who gets the worm?
Many factors influence how much sleep we get and when we get it. Read on to learn about the effects of age, and genetics on your sleep ,...
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What lifestyle factors affect how much sleep you need?
Do #Fitness and #workingout really help you fall asleep better? Our lifestyle plays a great role in our health. Certain examples of...
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Stress and Sleep - Do they really affect each other?
Read on to get to know about the different effects that high mental stress levels have on sleep , and the effects that sleep deprivation...
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What is sleep?
We all know that sleep is important and vital for our effective functioning , but what exactly is it? What happens to our body while we...
Quick tips to sleep better at night
Quick tips to sleep better at night
Pre-sleeping routine
Establish a pre-sleeping routine such as taking a bath or reading
Sleep Environment
Maintain a quiet , dark , and moderate temperatures sleep environment
Let light in
Letting light in throughout the day can help maintain your inner clock
Napping
Either nap early or don't nap at all as it messes up your circadian rhythm. Nap at least 4 hours before you are going to bed
Evening meals
Eat light evening meals , and eat at least 2-3 hours before bedtime
Exercise
Exercise early. Exercising releases cortisol, which makes it hard to sleep. Exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime so that the effects of cortisol wear off by bedtime
Sleep schedule
Stick to a consistent sleep schedule
Turn off electronics
Switch off all electronics before going to bed
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least 3 hours before you go to bed
Take a quick look at what al affects your sleep
Factors that affect your sleep
Caffeine
Consuming caffeine makes it hard to fall asleep, and decrease your sleep quality
Antidepressants
Antidepressants can make REM sleep hard to come by , and mess with your sleep cycles
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption right before bedtime makes it hard to fall asleep and decreases sleep quality
Nicotine
Consuming nicotine causes a decrease in your sleep quality
Prescription medicines
Prescription medicines can make it hard to fall asleep and mess with your sleep pattern and inner clock by influencing your hormones
Sleep environment - Light
Maintaining a bright sleep environment can affect your ability to fall asleep
Stress
Stress can influence how much sleep you need and how much sleep you get. Visit our blog article about the same to learn more
Diet and Nutrition
Your diet can affect your ability to fall asleep and the quality of sleep that you get. Visit our blog to learn more about the same.
Obesity
Obesity and being overweight can cause a person to develop sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. Visit the blog to learn more about sleep disorders.
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