Tips for Better Sleep

Good sleep habits can help improve your sleep health:

• Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends
• Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature
• Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom
• Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime
• Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

Although the amount of sleep you get each day is important (the CDC recommends seven or more hours per night for adults 18 and up), other aspects of your sleep also contribute to your health and well-being.

Good sleep quality is also essential. Signs of poor sleep quality include not feeling rested even after getting enough sleep, repeatedly waking up during the night, and experiencing symptoms of sleep disorders, such as snoring or gasping for air. If sleep problems start to occur, schedule an appointment with your physician.

Source: cdc.gov