Health Tip: Don’t Be a Night Owl

You know it’s not healthy to get too little sleep. But going to bed earlier is no cinch.

The National Sleep Foundation offers this advice:

Establish the same desired bedtime each night, even on weekends. Make all electronics off-limits for 30 minutes before that time. Trim back by 15 minutes at a time if you’re pushing bedtime back significantly.
Exercise each day, but do so at least four hours before bed. Consider some light yoga or stretching.
Avoid food, drinks, medication or tobacco products that contain caffeine, alcohol or nicotine, which can keep you awake.
Prepare for sleep an hour before your desired bedtime. That means washing your face, brushing your teeth, reading or listening to music. Follow this same routine each night.
Set an alarm for when it’s time to start your bedtime routine and turn off any electronics.

Source: HealthDay

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