Sleeping seven to nine hours a day is easier said than done for some, but not doing so comes with consequences for our bodies. About 35 per cent of people get fewer than seven hours of sleep; this can lead to a variety of health problems, such as memory issues, mood changes, a weakened immune system and high blood pressure,.
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But if you feel like you regularly take longer than this, you should consult your doctor who can help determine if you have an underlying condition. However, in most cases you may just need to improve your sleep hygiene.
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1. Go to bed and wake up around the same time each day
Going to bed and waking up within the same two-hour window every day will reinforce your circadian rhythm, says Abhinav Singh, MD, medical director of the Indiana Sleep Center.
This will help you feel tired around the same time each night, so you can fall asleep faster.
What is revenge bedtime procrastination?
This refusal to shut your eyes when you know you should is an actual psychological phenomenon called revenge bedtime procrastination. The term bedtime procrastination first surfaced in a 2014 study from the Netherlands. With the addition of revenge, the term started appearing on the internet in China in 2016. It was finally introduced to English speakers last summer by writer Daphne K. Lee, who defined it on Twitter as a phenomenon in which people who don t have much control over their daytime life refuse to sleep early in order to regain some sense of freedom during late night hours.
Written by Tony Hicks on February 15, 2021 Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak
Experts say snoring is not necessarily a sign of sleep apnea, but it can disrupt sleep and cause health issues. Moyo Studio/Getty Images
The FDA has approved a device worn during the day that strengthens the tongue in an effort to reduce the snoring associated with mild sleep apnea.
Experts note the device does not help people with moderate or severe sleep apnea.
However, they say any assistance for people with relatively minor snoring issues is welcome.
If you strengthen your tongue, can you avoid having to use bulky equipment on your face to reduce snoring while you sleep?