As we all know, sleep is the balm that pacifies and restores after a long day. World Sleep Day is observed on Friday, March 15, 2024. It is a global awareness act, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important problems related to sleep.
World Sleep Day is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society (founded by WASM and WSF). It aims to reduce the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders.
Despite how important sleep is to physical and mental health, many people find it difficult to get enough quality sleep. The results of poor sleep can be felt in all areas of your life. The sleep habits you follow each day are known as 'sleep hygiene', which can have a positive effect on how well you sleep.
Here are some habits that can improve your sleep quality:
Stick to the schedule. Go to sleep at the same time at night and get up at the same time in the morning.
Always make sure your bedroom is a restful environment, including quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.
Cut off electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smartphones, before going to bed.
Pay attention to what you drink or eat, and avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Get some exercise. Being active physically can make you sleep more easily.
As World Sleep Day was observed on Friday, a bound was created on one of the finest global healthcare professional platforms, the MedBound app, and here is what replies got:
Aniket Bakare, Social-Media Marketing Intern at Medbound, said that he can’t sleep before every exam, and Himani Negi, Copy Editor at Medbound, found this relatable.
Lavanya Beeraboina, Content Writer Intern, Medbound, expressed that during her brother’s wedding, she hardly got the sleep of 2-3 hours.
Dr. Munish Kumar added that, "sleep is such an integral part of human physiology. The fact that humans have not been able to get rid of this need despite of millions of years of evolutionary process underlines its inescapable importance".
Aniket Bakare replied to the bound saying, "sleep is one of most important aspect to avoid illness and increase lifespan, growth, mental stability."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. An adult aged 18 to 60 should sleep for seven or more hours per night.
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/features/getting-enough-sleep.html
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html
(Original/Komal Bhoi/MSM)