How's Your Sleep?

Short sleep duration and/or poor sleep quality are associated with adverse health outcomes including cardiovascular disease and hypertension, diabetes, mental health conditions, and lowered immune response. Follow these sleep tips from National Sleep Foundation for better sleep: 

1. Get a healthy amount of exposure to bright light during the day.
   • Natural light or equivalent brightness is best and fits with outdoor summer plans.
     
     
2. Exercise regularly for a deeper sleep.
   • Aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
     
     
3. Eat your meals at consistent times.
   • Regular meals can help maintain a healthy sleep/wake cycle.
     
     
4. Avoid heavy meals, nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.
   • The whole family should avoid heavy meals and caffeine before bedtime. Adults should also avoid nicotine and alcohol before going to sleep.
     
     
5. Use a consistent wind-down routine in the evening so you can get the sleep you need.
   • Try different things to find out what works best for you, like a warm shower or bath, tea, listening to soft music or reading a book.
     
     
6. Make a sleep-friendly environment.
   • Put your devices away an hour before bed and sleep in a quiet, cool, and dark environment.

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