3/14/2020

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People spend, on average, about 36% of their lives sleeping, which is one of the top ten ways to improve brain health and function. Good sleep hygiene includes ensuring that the bed is associated only with sleep, not watching electronic (“blue”) screens within an hour before going to bed, restricting napping to ensure tiredness at bedtime, limiting use of substances (caffeine, alcohol, and sleep aids), implementing relaxation training, and not exercising with an hour or two of going to bed. These, along with maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, can improve the ability to fall and stay asleep, leading to overall health benefits.

Memory

A lack of sleep can negatively impact memory

Judgement

A lack of sleep can cause poor judgement

Impulsivity

A lack of sleep can increase impulsivity