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Most adults need seven to nine hours, while young children need around 10 to 14
Create a consistent wake-up schedule, don’t nap too long and follow the ‘20-minute toss-and-turn rule’ when you can’t sleep
Help children get their needed rest by teaching good sleep hygiene, using mindfulness techniques and creating a calming environment
A late-night cocktail can disrupt your sleep cycle in a way that undermines the quality of your rest
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A regular sleep schedule is essential to your well-being — be consistent and take time to wind down
The military sleep method promises to get you snoozing in two minutes — the techniques are sound but outcomes may vary
If you’ve been sleeping with artificial light, it may be affecting your circadian rhythm and suppressing your melatonin
Medications, tubing and stress can steal away the ZZZs you need
Hormone changes can definitely leave you tossing and turning at night, but help is available
Keeping a sleep diary and seeing a sleep specialist can help you stay asleep and get the ZZZs you need
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