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Sleep Brochure

Sleep is important for good health and not getting enough sleep increases risks for high blood pressure and heart disease. The National Institutes of Health recommends getting 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night for adults along with maintaining a regular sleep schedule and exposure to sunlight during the day for optimal health benefits.

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Sleep Brochure

Sleep is important for good health and not getting enough sleep increases risks for high blood pressure and heart disease. The National Institutes of Health recommends getting 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night for adults along with maintaining a regular sleep schedule and exposure to sunlight during the day for optimal health benefits.

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Do you know Sleep is important for good health.

Studies show that not getting enough


sleep or getting poor quality sleep on a regular basis increases the risk
the difference of having high blood pressure, heart disease, and other medical conditions.

between... It’s possible to get just enough sleep to stay awake and alert during the day.
Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that four key sleep
sleep needed to factors are crucial to protect your health:

feel awake and


sleep needed to
be healthy? Good quality, 7-8 hours
uninterrupted of sleep each
sleep night (adults)

Regular bedtime Exposure to


and wake-up sunlight during
time every day the day

For more information, visit [Link]/sleep.


Tips for
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Practice healthy habits Create a good Take time to relax before


during the day: sleeping environment: going to bed:
• Go to bed and wake up at the • Have a comfortable mattress • Read a book or listen to music,
same time each day. and pillow. and turn off the TV and
electronic devices.
• Try to get at least 30 minutes • Keep the room temperature cool.
of sunlight. • Take a hot bath, which will adjust
• Avoid distractions such as
your body temperature and help
• Exercise regularly, but not within noises, bright lights, clocks,
you relax.
2-3 hours before bedtime. TVs, and computers.
• Don’t take naps after 3 p.m.
• Avoid caffeine and nicotine.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks before bed.
• Avoid large meals and drinks late
at night.
• Avoid medicines that delay or
disrupt your sleep, if possible.

If you are awake for more than 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing.
If you continue to have trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it.

For more information, visit [Link]/sleep.

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