Sleep is something that many of us take for granted and don't think about much. But did you know that your sleep patterns can be controlled by your environment and physical health? Here are some tips to help you get a good night's rest and wake up refreshed!
How much sleep do you really need?
The amount of sleep you need is determined by your body. The average adult needs 7-9 hours per night, but this can vary from person to person depending on age and other factors. For example, teenagers need at least 9 hours of sleep each night; the elderly may require only 6 hours.
Your age can also affect how well you function on less than 7 or more than 9 hours of sleep in a day: research shows that adults who get less than 6 hours per night have an increased risk for depression, heart disease and diabetes compared with those who get 7-8 hours; likewise, adults who sleep more than 10 hours daily are also at risk for these ailments as well as obesity.
Why you should use black out curtains
Black out curtains are one of the most important things you can have in your bedroom.
They can help you sleep longer and wake up more refreshed because they block out light and noise, which are two of the biggest reasons people don’t get enough sleep. The black color absorbs light better than white or gray, so even if it isn’t pitch black in your room (which it probably won’t be), the curtain will still block out a lot of excess light that could keep you awake.
You may have heard that sleeping with a fan on helps improve sleep quality because it creates white noise and drowns out other noises like traffic or neighbors having sex next door. But this isn't true—in fact, fans make some people feel warmer at night which disrupts their sleep even more! If you're going to use a fan for white noise purposes, make sure it's set on an oscillating timer so it turns off after about an hour or so when everyone is asleep.
How to tell if the mattress is right for you
How to tell if the mattress is right for you:
Test the mattress's comfort by lying on it and rolling over a few times. If it feels comfortable, that's good news! If it feels uncomfortable, though, move on to another option.
Test the mattress for support by sitting down on it in different positions (sitting up straight and leaning forward). When sitting up straight, does your spine feel supported? When leaning forward does your back arch uncomfortably? Again, if everything feels fine here then it's likely that you'll be happy with this option.
Take note of how firm or soft your bed feels as a whole before deciding whether or not this is one that meets all of your needs; if there are any dips or lumps anywhere across its surface then this could cause problems while sleeping!
What counts as a good night's sleep?
How many hours of sleep do you need?
The amount of sleep you get each night will vary depending on your age and health. Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, but some people may need more or less.
If you're not sure if you're getting enough sleep, consider these questions:
when was the last time I woke up feeling refreshed?
When I wake up in the morning, do I feel well rested?
How often do my days start with me feeling energized throughout them?
As a general rule of thumb, if you're feeling tired throughout the day for more than two weeks straight, it's probably time to talk to a doctor about how much restful shut-eye is really needed for optimal health.
Your sleep patterns can be controlled by your environment and physical health
Sleep is important for your health, and it has many different benefits. Sleep is a time for your body to recover from the physical fatigue of the day and for your brain to process information that it has gathered throughout the day. Sleep is also an essential part of repairing damage in cells throughout the body, including brain cells. Your sleep patterns can be controlled by your environment and physical health.
It's important to remember that the most important thing is to get enough sleep. The best way to do that? Make sure you're getting enough dark, quiet time in the first place (and not just from those late night Netflix binges). And make sure your mattress is comfortable, so your body can relax and find restful sleep.
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