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    Get back to better sleep

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    Between busy work schedules and other stresses, it can be hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. But getting enough rest is essential to your health and well-being.

    Not getting enough sleep is associated with:1

    • A higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression and obesity
    • Moodiness, poor judgment and an inability to learn and retain information
    • Lack of alertness, which can lead to serious accidents and injury

    Simple tips for sounder sleep

    There are things you can do for more restful sleep.

    Make your room a tech-free zone

    Also adjust the lights, temperature and anything else that might affect your sleep.

    Avoid long or late naps

    Short naps can be beneficial, but avoid naps later in the day.

    Finish eating earlier

    Eating or snacking before bedtime can interfere with your sleep.

    Limit alcohol and caffeine

    Having alcohol or caffeine close to bedtime can affect the quality of your sleep.

    Exercise regularly

    Get 30 minutes of physical activity, but no later than two to three hours before bed.

    Have a bedtime ritual

    Find ways to relax. Try taking a warm shower or bath, reading or listening to soothing music.

    Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your sleep.

    Download a PDF of this article here.

    1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sleep and sleep disorders. April 15, 2020. Available at: CDC.gov/sleep/ index.html. Accessed September 25, 2020.
     
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