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Good sleep hygiene means creating habits that
help you sleep well on a regular basis.
•Your brain recharges
WHEN
YOU SLEEP
•Cells
repair themselves
•Important hormones release
The Number One Rule for Better Sleep
Maintain the same sleep schedule seven days a week.
Follow these simple rules for better sleep.
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Exercise in the morning or late afternoon.
Avoid taking naps during the day.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol close to bedtime.
Don’t eat large meals close to bedtime.
Get sufficient exposure to natural light to help circadian rhythms.
Establish a bedtime routine that relaxes you.
Keep TV, radio and cell phones out of the bedroom.
Create a relaxing sleep environment.
Circadian rhythms are the body’s internal clock that signals when
it is time for sleep and when it is time to be awake. This biological
clock is responsive to light and dark signals from your environment.