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Try this sleep checklist for a better night’s sleep
| Health tips: How to get better sleep | | | Dear Reader,
Knowing that sleep is key to sustaining our short- and long-term health can help us prioritize a healthy sleep schedule. Sleep is as vital to health and healing as any drug, vitamin or herbal supplement, and probably even more so. Sleep is when the body rejuvenates, repairs and replenishes itself. Without enough sleep, our bodies age quicker and we develop noncommunicable chronic diseases earlier in life. Like any medicine, sleep must be taken regularly.
To make the most of your nightly "dose" of sleep, consider this sleep checklist: Cut back on caffeine if needed Get enough daytime exercise Avoid heavy meals before bed Reduce screen time an hour before bed Relax with a bedtime routine (for example, gratitude meditation, practicing optimism, journaling or reading) Cool bedroom temperature Keep room dark, comfortable Take slow, deep breaths |
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| Although getting more sleep may seem like the least urgent change you need to make in your life, the truth is that quality sleep creates a halo that touches all other areas of your life. When you’re rested, you make better choices about what to eat and how much to eat, you have more energy for physical activity and exercise, you're more patient and attentive to those around you, you're less prone to getting sick, and you’re mentally better equipped to handle stressors, large and small. So don't put off sleep any longer — seize the night! |
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| | Healthy choices made daily play a huge role in keeping our internal systems healthy and in balance. | | Get this resource |
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