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By Dr. Madelyn FernstromFor those of you who skimp on sleep because of ?too much to do,? this weekend is meant for you. It?s the end of daylight savings time, and we turn our clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. It?s time to ?fall back? and...
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- Daylight Savings Ends Sunday
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- Sleep Quantity And Quality Are Key To Good Health
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End of Daylight Saving Time, which can disrupt sleep pattern, is a good time to review your sleep habits, experts say
Sunday, Nov. 2, is the end of Daylight Saving Time this year and for those who already sleep poorly, it might mean further disruption to their sleep patterns.
Turning our clocks back one hour in the fall can be disruptive to our sleep patterns, says Sabrina Brem, an instructor at Columbia University School of Nursing, making a few suggestions to help with the transition:
Going to bed and getting up at the same time every day is the "single most important thing" to getting a good night's sleep, she says.
"Plus or minus two hours can be OK, but you?ll have the best sleep if you can stick to a very similar routine seven days a week," Brem said.
It is also important to avoid stimulating activity before bedtime, which means no exercise, television, iPad, iPhone, tablet, or bright screen of any kind. If you like to read before bed, Brem suggests an actual book or a device with e-ink.
Brem also suggest no caffeine six hours before bedtime and no alcohol three hours before bed.
?Lots of people will say a cocktail helps them fall asleep, and it does,? says Brem. ?The trouble is usually that cocktail will also cause you to have fitful sleep, wake up frequently, and feel unrested in the morning.?
The National Sleep Foundation adds these tips to Brem's suggestions to get a good nights sleep:
Going to bed and getting up at the same time every day is the "single most important thing" to getting a good night's sleep, she says.
"Plus or minus two hours can be OK, but you?ll have the best sleep if you can stick to a very similar routine seven days a week," Brem said.
It is also important to avoid stimulating activity before bedtime, which means no exercise, television, iPad, iPhone, tablet, or bright screen of any kind. If you like to read before bed, Brem suggests an actual book or a device with e-ink.
Brem also suggest no caffeine six hours before bedtime and no alcohol three hours before bed.
?Lots of people will say a cocktail helps them fall asleep, and it does,? says Brem. ?The trouble is usually that cocktail will also cause you to have fitful sleep, wake up frequently, and feel unrested in the morning.?
The National Sleep Foundation adds these tips to Brem's suggestions to get a good nights sleep:
- Create a bedtime ritual.
- Avoid naps, especially in the afternoon.
- Exercise daily.
- Create a soothing sleep environment, which includes cool temperatures and no light.
- Make sure your mattress has not exceeded its life expectancy - usually 9-10 years.
- Avoid cigarettes and heavy meals at bedtime.
- If you can't sleep, get up and do something relaxing until you are tired.
- Speak to your health care provider if you are still having trouble sleeping.
- Get More Sleep This Weekend!
By Dr. Madelyn FernstromFor those of you who skimp on sleep because of ?too much to do,? this weekend is meant for you. It?s the end of daylight savings time, and we turn our clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. It?s time to ?fall back? and...
- Don?t Skimp On Sleep
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom The upcoming holidays add a lot of extra activity to our already busy schedules. To make time for all of these add-ons, many people cut back on sleep to get everything done. You might be surprised to know that the best solution...
- Sleep More, Weigh Less By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Did you know that one of the major factors connected to weight gain is the lack of sleep? With our crazy, busy lives, we?re sleeping less than ever before. Most people are getting six hours or less despite the 7 to 8 hours nightly...
- Daylight Savings Ends Sunday
If you have trouble sleeping, there's good news - you are getting an extra hour this weekend. Don't forget to adjust your clocks an hour back at 2 a.m. Sunday due to the end of Daylight Savings. But you may also want to pause this weekend to ask...
- Sleep Quantity And Quality Are Key To Good Health
In observance of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 1-8), representatives from the Northwest Hospital Sleep Disorders Center will be in the Old Court Cafe March 2 - 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sleep quantity and quality are key factors to our health...