Trouble sleeping at night? Whether it’s stress, body pain, or a shiny blue screen keeping you up, not getting those 7-9 recommended hours of shut-eye can throw off your entire day. Thanks to the awesome power of science, however, we now know some easy ways to tweak our sleeping habits that can remedy the 9 most common problems people face.
No, we’re not talking about melatonin supplements or chamomile tea (though if those work for you, carry on). It’s as simple as setting a morning alarm, or being careful of what time you drink caffeine, or knowing where to place pillows to alleviate certain ailments. Even the temperature of your room plays a role in how well you sleep.
Well, we can’t tell you all of these great tips just yet. Scroll down to find out how to get on your way to sweet dreams tonight – or now, if your eyes are getting heavy just reading this.
(h/t: Tech Insider)
#1
Source: Journal Of Applied Physiology
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#2
Source: Chronobiology International
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#3
Source: Mayo Clinic
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#4
Source: National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Image source: Skye Gould/Tech Insider, Sleep Foundation
#5
Source: Mayo Clinic
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#6
Source: Journal Of Pain Research
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#7
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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#8
Source: Healthline
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#9
Source: Harvard Medical School
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