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Insomnia: Improving your sleep
Lots of things affect how well you sleep. For example, what, when, and how much you eat and drink can affect your sleep. Eating a large meal close to bedtime can make it hard to sleep, while a light snack right before bed may help you sleep. Your exercise habits and the physical environment of your bedroom can also affect how well you sleep. Certain habits can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep.
The more you know about what affects your sleep, the more likely you are to make lifestyle changes that can lead to better sleep.
Test Your Knowledge
What time I eat dinner does not affect my sleep.
TrueA heavy meal too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep. A light snack may actually improve sleep.
FalseA heavy meal too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep. A light snack may actually improve sleep.
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Insomnia: Improving your sleep
| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: January 22, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Catherine D. Serio, PhD - Behavioral Health Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders | |
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