How to Get a Better Night's Sleep
Once you fall asleep, learning how to stay asleep is important for your body and mind. Sleeping too little is associated with health risks and impaired brain function. Here are the key ways to get better quality of sleep:
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MOVE YOUR BODY
People who get high levels of recreational physical activity tend to have deeper, higher quality sleep than those who don't or are just very active in their house or lifestyle. This means cleaning up the house doesn't necessarily make for better sleep, but playing a round of tennis or walking the dog at a brisk pace could improve your depth of sleep.
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CHOOSE COMFORT
Sleeping on a worn out mattress can negatively affect the quality of your sleep. Even when you fall asleep quickly, the depth of sleep is what determines a fresh wake up or a groggy start, Try out several mattresses and choose the one that best fits your body's comfort needs.
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MAINTAIN SLEEP HYGIENE
Your teeth and skin aren't the only things that require hygiene practices. The quality of your rest depends on hygiene too. To get your best sleep, stay well-hydrated throughout the day. Find the balance between avoiding thirst and drinking so much water that it may wake you at night. Limit noise in your bedroom and incorporate white noise if necessary to eliminate surprising outdoor noises. Keep a pen and paper next to your bed to jot down anything you might worry about later to avoid feeling anxious in bed.
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