Importance of a good night's sleep

Sleep experts from the Cleveland Clinic explain the importance of a good night's sleep in order to maintain better health.

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00:02 Good sleep habits are crucial for your mental well-being.

00:08 First, be consistent.

00:10 Try to turn in at the same time each night

00:13 and make sure your room is quiet, dark, relaxing,

00:16 and the right temperature.

00:18 The ideal temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit,

00:21 although that will vary a few degrees

00:23 depending on the person.

00:24 Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist, Michelle Dreerup,

00:27 says it's always best to avoid large meals,

00:30 caffeine, and alcohol in the hours before bed.

00:33 Trying to think about how can I make myself

00:36 more prepared for sleep versus doing things

00:39 that take away from sleepiness.

00:41 Instead of that afternoon nap, go for a walk or jog.

00:45 Exercise can make it easier to fall asleep.

00:48 Following a healthy diet can also improve

00:50 the quality of your sleep.

00:52 Above all, Dr. Dreerup urges people

00:54 to stick to their normal bedtime

00:56 and not stress too much about the time change.

00:58 The more things you try, typically,

01:01 the more anxiety people have about it

01:03 and it actually is more disruptive to sleep.

01:06 So the more things I'm doing

01:07 to try to get a good night of sleep.

01:09 So let it kind of just naturally occur.

01:12 Talk to your healthcare provider

01:13 if you are continually struggling

01:15 to get a good night's sleep.

01:16 For AccuWeather, I'm Jeff Cornish.

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