Obesity Ups Odds of Short Sleep
Study Shows Being Obese Increases Chance of Being a Short Sleeper
Experts recommend 7-8 hours of sleep a night for adults. Recommendations for children vary with age, but in general, they need more than adults do.
Establishing a consistent and relaxing bedtime routine, avoiding caffeine, chocolate, and other stimulants, and removing TVs and computers from the bedroom are some tried-and-true ways of improving sleep. Keeping the room cool and dark and getting up the same time every day may also lead to better sleeping habits.
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