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On the Seventh Day of Wellness...12 Days of Wellness
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They say that properly rested employees are more productive, but how do you know if you are getting the right amount of sleep? Unfortunately, many adults often get less sleep than they need. One reason is that they often have more trouble falling asleep. A study of adults over 65 found that 13 percent of men and 36 percent of women take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
Not sleeping well can lead to a number of problems. Adults who have poor nighttime sleep are more likely to have a depressed mood, attention and memory problems, excessive daytime sleepiness, more nighttime falls, and use more over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids. Poor sleep is also associated with a poorer quality of life.
Many people believe that poor sleep is a normal part of aging, but it is not. In fact, many healthy adults report few or no sleep problems. Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day are not part of normal aging. If you are having trouble sleeping, see your doctor or a sleep specialist. There are treatments that can help.
Activity for Today:
Take this quiz to see if you are getting the recommended amount of sleep at night http://www.health.discovery.com/centers/sleepdreams/basics/sleepquiz.html
Mark on your Calendar: 3 sleep tips listed on the website.
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