The holidays are over and it is time to get our bodies back on a regular schedule of eating and sleeping.\u00a0 Many of us will make a New Year\u2019s resolution to make changes to our schedules and sleep better.\u00a0 The question is do we actually get enough sleep to be able to stay healthy and function well.
\nHere are some tips from the National Sleep Foundation to help you get better sleep in 2018:
\n\u2022\u00a0Keep a regular sleep time schedule, even on weekends
\n\u2022\u00a0Do things that relax you prior to getting in to bed
\n\u2022\u00a0Keep the sound and light level in the bedroom at comfortable levels
\n\u2022\u00a0Try to avoid caffeine and alcohol before going to bed
\n\u2022\u00a0Make sure your mattress and pillows are comfortable
\nIt is recommended that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. Teenagers require about an hour more than adults.\u00a0 Young children should get between 10 to 11 hours of sleep every night.
\nFollowing these tips will help you become a better rested person, which can improve your overall physical and mental health.
\nIf you are experiencing difficulty sleeping, you might want to consult with your doctor to see if could be do anything differently. Jamaica Hospital has a sleep center for people who are experiencing chronic sleep problems. To get more information about the sleep center, please call 718-206-5916.<\/p>\n
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