Fact: Doing work, watching TV and using the computer, both close to bedtime and especially in the bedroom, hinders quality sleep. Rather than helping you to “wind down”, these activities make the brain more alert. In addition, violent shows, news reports and stories before bedtime can be agitating.
For better sleep, use the bedroom and [...]
Fact: Exercise right before bedtime can interfere with sleep because exercise has an alerting effect.
Exercise regularly in the morning or afternoon certainly can have a beneficial effect on sleep. If you don’t exercise regularly, add good sleep to a long list of reasons why you should take up the practice.
Exercise raises your body temperature, and [...]
Fact: Insomnia is nearly twice as common in women as in men.
Women are more likely than men to report insomnia to their healthcare professional. A woman’s sleep is uniquely influenced by menstrual cycle, biological life stage, stress level, health, mood, parental status, work hours and other life responsibilities.
Adapted from National Sleep Foundation.
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Fact: Insomnia should be considered an important, sometimes serious, medical condition. Insomnia may mean difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep (waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep), waking up too early in the morning, or feeling tired upon waking.
Consequences of untreated insomnia are decreased work performance, depression or mood [...]
