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Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
Know when to contact your doctor
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1. Stick to a sleep schedule
2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink
3. Create a restful environment
4. Limit daytime naps
5. Include physical activity in your daily routine
6. Manage worries
Know when to contact your health care provider
Content
1. Stick to a sleep schedule
2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink
3. Create a restful environment
4. Limit daytime naps
5. Include physical activity in your daily routine
6. Manage worries
Know when to contact your health care provider
1. Stick to a sleep schedule
Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don't need more than eight hours in bed to be well rested.
Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, including weekends. Being consistent reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle.
If you don't fall asleep within about 20 minutes of going to bed, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when you're tired. Repeat as needed, but continue to maintain your sleep schedule and wake-up time.
