{"id":9963,"date":"2023-03-14T20:57:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T20:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9963"},"modified":"2023-03-14T21:05:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T21:05:42","slug":"sleep-awareness-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/sleep-awareness-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Awareness Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9964 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-2048x1229.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1470696372-500x300.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">The keys to a healthy lifestyle are eating right, exercising, and getting adequate sleep. While we give a great deal of attention to the first two, the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep is often overlooked. March 12th through the 18th&nbsp; has been designated Sleep Awareness Week, the 25<\/span><sup>th<\/sup><span style=\"font-size: revert;\"> Anniversary of this event. &nbsp;Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) want to raise awareness and educate the community about how important sleep is to each and every one of us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are many health benefits that sleep can provide. Sleep aids our heart, brain, lungs, and muscles to function properly.&nbsp; Additional benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved immunity<\/li>\n<li>Decreased pain<\/li>\n<li>Increased alertness<\/li>\n<li>Lower risk of injury<\/li>\n<li>Improved memory<\/li>\n<li>Better mood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The NSF recommends that adults receive seven to nine hours of sleep each night. They also provide the following tips to ensure a restful night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stick to a sleep schedule with the same bedtime and wake-up time, even on the weekends.<\/li>\n<li>Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual<a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/learning-relax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.&nbsp;<\/a>Try to separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress, or anxiety; a lot of which can make it more difficult to fall asleep.<\/li>\n<li>If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Napping may help you during the day<a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/napping-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,&nbsp;<\/a>but it can interfere with your ability to sleep at night<\/li>\n<li>Avoid drinking any caffeinated beverages at least five to six hours before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise daily<a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/exercise-affects-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.&nbsp;<\/a>Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate your sleep environment<a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/design-the-perfect-bedroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.&nbsp;<\/a>Remove any noisy distractions, eliminate bright lights, and set a comfortable temperature to optimize your sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Sleep on a comfortable mattress and&nbsp;&nbsp;Make sure your mattress is supportive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you still have trouble falling asleep or getting a restful night\u2019s sleep, you should speak with your doctor as there may be an underlining medical issue. Jamaica Hospital operates a state-of-the-art sleep center that can help diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 718-206-5916.<\/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>The keys to a healthy lifestyle are eating right, exercising, and getting adequate sleep. While we give a great deal of attention to the first two, the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep is often overlooked. 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