2 hours prior to bed: No more eating. No more caffeine.No more alcohol.Wrap up all cardiovascular exercise.Verify your sleep watch is charged.Set up the coffee pot for auto-start the next morning. 1 hour prior to bed: Close all bedroom shades and...
“So, what do you wear to bed?” I asked my friend. “Socks,” said my friend.“Say again?” My friend, “Socks.” “That’s it?” … Again, my friend, “Yes, that’s it.” “Okay, I will play along naked sleeper, why the socks?” A study from 2007...
There are several lifestyle behaviors and practices that improve your physical capability, and the resulting capability can, in turn, positively impact those lifestyle behaviors and practices, i.e., the virtuous cycle. If you follow Living Better closely, you...
The body core temperature needs to drop for effective sleep. Consider… Setting your bedroom thermostat at or below the recommended 68° F (20° C). Wearing socks while sleeping to help increase blood circulation and reduce core body temperature.Using a fan to...
Once in bed, there are several recommended breathing techniques designed to slow down body functions that keep you tense and anxious. Slow, deep breathing slows the heart rate and makes it easier to drift off to sleep. 4-7-8 is one such breathing technique. With mouth...
