Sleep hygiene
Sleep hygiene is a set of of practices and changes in behavior that make it easier to get restful sleep. The concept of sleep hygiene was developed in the late 1970s as a method to help people with mild to moderate insomnia.
Sleep hygiene recommendations include setting up a sleep schedule, using naps with care, not exercising physically or mentally too close to bedtime, reducing stress, reducing nighttime activity, and limiting bed use if not sleeping, to name a few. Other recommendations include avoiding alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and other stimulants in the hours before bedtime, and having a peaceful, comfortable and dark sleep environment.[1][2][3]
Doctors study the sleep hygiene of people who present with insomnia and other conditions, such as depression, and offer recommendations based on the assessment.
References
- ↑ "Sleep/Wake Lifestyle Modifications: Sleep Hygiene". Therapy in Sleep Medicine: 151–160. January 1, 2012. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4377-1703-7.10011-8.
- ↑ Luyster, Faith S.; Strollo, Patrick J.; Zee, Phyllis C.; Walsh, James K. (June 1, 2012). "Sleep: A Health Imperative". Sleep. 35 (6): 727–734. doi:10.5665/sleep.1846. PMC 3353049. PMID 22654183.
- ↑ Driver, Helen S.; Taylor, Sheila R. (August 2000). "Exercise and sleep". Sleep Medicine Reviews. 4 (4): 387–402. doi:10.1053/smrv.2000.0110. PMID 12531177.
