Good Night Sleep

A variety of factors, including sleep apnea, can disrupt sleep patterns.

Sleep apnea occurs when the airways are repeatedly blocked during sleep. Risk factors include obesity, drinking alcohol, and eating an unhealthy diet.

Reducing the consumption of alcohol and caffeine can help to ensure restful sleep, whether or not a person has sleep apnea.

Daily Task

Choose one of the activities below and do it on daily basis for a week.

Swap soft drinks for water and herbal tea.

or

Take a warm shower 30 minutes before sleep.

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Make bedroom 2-3 degrees cooler than the rest of the house (if this is not energy inefficient); use thick blankets if needed.