5 Tips for Improving Sleep

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Sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It reduces stress, is good medicine for the brain and promotes a healthy heart. If you don't regularly get a good night's sleep, below are five tips to help improve your slumber.

 

Set a Routine

Get up and go to bed at the same time every day. By doing this, you hardwire your internal clock making it easier to fall asleep and wake up refreshed.

Consider a Sleep Study

Sleep studies are used to diagnose such problems as sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Talk to your doctor about a referral. Learn more about our sleep centers now.

What Else is Going On?

Other factors can effect your sleep like excess weight. It can interfere with a good night of sleep. Learn about our bariatric weight loss programs and see if it is right for you.

Is Your Heart In It?

Too little sleep can promote calcium buildup in the arteries of the heart, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Learn more about overall heart health.

Talk to Your Doctor

The best thing to do when you are having chronic insomnia, is to talk to your doctor. They can get you on the path to a restful nights sleep.

Take your sleep seriously. If you suffer from chronic insomnia, talk to your doctor. If you don't have a doctor, we can help. Find one near you.