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00:17How often do you tell yourself you will catch up on sleep later?
00:21According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
00:25getting enough sleep is essential for both physical health and emotional well-being.
00:30For adults between the ages of 18 and 60, the recommended sleep for each night is at least 7 hours.
00:36And sleep does more than simply help us feel rested.
00:40It supports attention and memory, helps regulate mood, and plays a role in maintaining good health.
00:47Experts warn that sleep deficiency can interfere with learning, concentration, decision-making, and reaction time.
00:54Over time, consistently getting too little or no sleep
00:57is also associated with higher risk of conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and stroke.
01:05So what can you do?
01:07It is recommended that we keep a consistent sleep and wake-up schedule,
01:11making our bedrooms quiet and comfortable,
01:14avoiding caffeine late in the day,
01:16and turning off electronic devices at least half an hour before bedtime.
01:20And if you're regularly having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep,
01:24or still feeling tired after a full night's rest,
01:27it's worth speaking to a healthcare provider.
01:30Because when it comes to your health,
01:32sleep is not simply time spent doing nothing.
01:35It's time your body uses to recover and prepare for the day ahead.
01:39I am Charlotte Kista with tonight's Health Watch.
