{"id":9816,"date":"2022-12-22T20:36:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T20:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9816"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:31:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T16:31:16","slug":"signs-of-poor-quality-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/signs-of-poor-quality-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Poor Sleep Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Depositphotos_53687817_S.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9817 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Depositphotos_53687817_S-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Depositphotos_53687817_S-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Depositphotos_53687817_S-768x647.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Depositphotos_53687817_S-356x300.jpg 356w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Depositphotos_53687817_S.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Sleep quality is defined by the National Sleep Foundation as, \u201cthe measurement of how well you&#8217;re sleeping&#8221;\u2014in other words, whether your sleep is restful and restorative.<\/p>\n<p>Getting adequate amounts of quality sleep is essential for our health. \u00a0It allows our bodies to recharge and provides additional benefits including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improving memory and concentration<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening the immune system<\/li>\n<li>Reducing stress<\/li>\n<li>Lowering the risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consequently, not getting enough quality sleep can have a negative effect on our health. \u00a0\u00a0A lack of quality sleep can result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia and other sleep disorders<\/li>\n<li>Increased stress<\/li>\n<li>An increased risk of developing health conditions such as diabetes<\/li>\n<li>An increased risk of developing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thankfully, our body tells us when we are depriving ourselves of quality sleep so that we can make improvements. \u00a0Signs of poor-quality sleep include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking 30 minutes or more to fall asleep<\/li>\n<li>Feeling sleepy or tired, even after getting enough sleep<\/li>\n<li>Waking up often throughout the night and lying awake for several minutes<\/li>\n<li>Having trouble concentrating during the day<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing hunger more often<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing symptoms of a sleep disorder such as snoring or gasping for air<\/li>\n<li>Having dark circles or bags under the eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Improving sleep quality can be achieved by making simple changes to our lifestyles. Here are a few recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Remove electronic devices such as TVs, computers, and phones from the bedroom.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use tobacco.<\/li>\n<li>Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are having difficulty falling and staying asleep for an extended period, speak with your doctor to explore possible causes.\u00a0 \u00a0Your physician may recommend that you see a sleep specialist who can diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with a sleep specialist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,\u00a0please call 718-206-7001.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep quality is defined by the National Sleep Foundation as, \u201cthe measurement of how well you&#8217;re sleeping&#8221;\u2014in other words, whether your sleep is restful and restorative. 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