Health & Safety Moment - Sleep

Benefits of Sleep

Majority of adults need 7 or more hours of sleep on a regular schedule each night.

Getting enough sleep isn’t only about total hours of sleep. It’s also important to get good-quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up.

Many things can make it harder for you to sleep, including:

Stress/anxiety
Health conditions, like heartburn or asthma
Some medicines
Caffeine

If you're having trouble sleeping, try making changes to your routine to get the sleep you need.

Change what you do during the day — e.g., get your physical activity in the morning instead of at night
Create a comfortable sleep environment
Set a bedtime routine —e.g., go to bed at the same time every night

Resource:

https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships/get-enough-sleep#:~:text=Lower%20your%20risk%20for%20serious,Get%20along%20better%20with%20people