{"id":1800969,"date":"2023-01-10T10:20:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T15:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1800969"},"modified":"2023-01-10T10:25:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T15:25:02","slug":"simple-ways-to-get-better-sleep-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/simple-ways-to-get-better-sleep-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Get Better Sleep This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsimple-ways-to-get-better-sleep-this-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1800969&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>&#8220;To sleep, perchance to dream\u2026&#8221; So goes Shakespeare&#8217;s famous quote. <em>Hamlet<\/em>But for many of those who work with disorders <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/jennifer-aniston-insomnia-cure-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">For example, insomnia<\/a>The sentiment might feel more like &#8220;Perchance to sleep\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Sleep Foundation adults aged 18-64 need to sleep. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/how-sleep-works\/sleep-facts-statistics\" target=\"_blank\">Sleeping seven to nine hours<\/a> Adults 65 years and older need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Yet, &#8220;35.2 percent of all adults in the US report sleeping on average for less than seven hours per night,&#8221; The site says so.<\/p>\n<p>The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute advises against any form of sleepwalking, teeth-grinding, nightmares, or general insomnia. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/sleep-deprivation\" target=\"_blank\">Not enough<\/a> Sleep &#8220;is linked to many <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/insomnia-heart-disease-risk-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">chronic health problems<\/a>, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression. Sleep deficiency is also linked to a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, <strong>Chris Winter<\/strong>MD, Mattress Firm&#8217;s Neurologist <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleep.com\/unjunkyoursleep\/drwinter\" target=\"_blank\">sleep health expert<\/a>Here are some tips to help you sleep better in 2018. Continue reading to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-sleeping-left-side-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\">According to studies, sleeping in this position can be harmful for your heart.<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"423366\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423366\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Man looking in refrigerator for a snack.\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1253w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423366\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Man looking in refrigerator for a snack.\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1253w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1357735060-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">RealPeopleGroup\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We all know that it is not a good idea for you to eat before going to bed. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/heart-attack-signs-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indigestion may occur<\/a> reflux, but let\u2019s face it: we all do it.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-snacking-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\">Do not resist the urge<\/a> Winter is the best choice for nighttime snacks &#8220;a carb-heavy snack that&#8217;s high on the glycemic index, like a small bowl of (low-sugar, whole-grain) cereal, a banana, or some dried cherries.&#8221; These foods &#8220;create insulin spikes and positive changes for our tryptophan levels,&#8221; Winter says it all, explaining that &#8220;Tryptophan, an amino acid, is essential for making serotonin, a sleep-promoting chemical in our brain.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Winter recommends that you have your nighttime snack at least two hours before bed. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-bedtime-heart-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">Do you really want to go to bed?<\/a>To. &#8220;avoid any indigestion or reflux you may feel if you go to bed too soon after eating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"423368\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423368\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman sleeping with eye mask.\" width=\"1365\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1365w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269-1.jpg, 281&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269-2.jpg, 432&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269-3.jpg, 576&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423368\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman sleeping with eye mask.\" width=\"1365\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1365w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269-1.jpg, 281&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269-2.jpg, 432&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1443182269-3.jpg, 576&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Phiromya Intawongpan\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A man cave is something you&#8217;ve probably heard about, but what about turning your bedroom into a cozy, dark, and relaxing space? Your bedroom should be &#8220;a place that invites rest and regeneration,&#8221; advises Winter. &#8220;Make sure your bedroom is quiet, cool, comfortable and not cluttered.&#8221; Und most importantly, darkness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Melatonin, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/pharmacist-sleep-aid-recommends-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">our sleep hormone<\/a>, can only make you sleepy if your eyes aren&#8217;t seeing any light, but our bedrooms often have many sources of light, like the alarm clock, phone, TV,&#8221; Winter explains, suggesting you turn off all of your lights, close the blinds, and use a contoured eye mask if necessary. &#8220;Complete darkness is crucial to good sleep,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"423369\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423369\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Person turning on water in bathtub.\" width=\"1281\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1281w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750-1.jpg, 319&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750-2.jpg, 490&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750-3.jpg, 654&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423369\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Person turning on water in bathtub.\" width=\"1281\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1281w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750-1.jpg, 319&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750-2.jpg, 490&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1075485750-3.jpg, 654&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">yipengge\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To take full advantage of your &#8220;sleep cave,&#8221; Winter recommends warming up with <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-bath-heart-attack-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\">a shower or bath<\/a> an hour before bed. &#8220;Heating your body has been shown to improve sleep,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;When our body temperature falls, we feel drowsy due to a natural decrease in metabolic activity.&#8221;<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Winter advises that a heating pad can do the trick, as well. &#8220;I love the beanbag sacks that you can heat in the microwave and wear around your neck,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Take it a step further and get one that&#8217;s stuffed with lavender, which has been shown to help promote sleep as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more health news sent directly to your inbox, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"423370\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423370\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Couple on a morning jog outdoors.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-423370\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Couple on a morning jog outdoors.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1271714187-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Prostock-Studio\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Exercising in the morning has been shown to have lots of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-vigorous-exercise-life\/\" target=\"_blank\">positive health benefits<\/a>. It&#8217;s also a step you can take early in the day towards getting a good night of sleep.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A great bedtime routine <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/morning-exercise-heart-health-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">starts in the morning<\/a>, with about 15 to 20 minutes of exercise,&#8221; Winter says, noting that you can keep the activity simple. &#8220;Working out in the morning light <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-melatonin-supplement-nightmares\/\" target=\"_blank\">suppresses melatonin<\/a> and produces a surge of serotonin that enhances wakefulness and mood.&#8221; (And while you&#8217;re at it, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/insomnia-making-bed-study-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">make your bed<\/a> in the morning, too\u2014this simple habit has been shown to help people sleep better at night.)<\/p>\n<p>In the evening, engaging <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/jennifer-aniston-insomnia-cure-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">in restful exercises<\/a> such as yoga or meditation about one hour before bedtime can also be helpful, says Winter. &#8220;These activities prime our brains for relaxation and sleep.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;To sleep, perchance to dream\u2026&#8221; So goes Shakespeare&#8217;s famous quote. HamletBut for many of those who work with disorders For example, insomniaThe sentiment might feel more like &#8220;Perchance to sleep\u2026&#8221; According to the Sleep Foundation adults aged 18-64 need to sleep. 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