American Sleep Association

Your bed is your safe space, the place where you can relax, dream and have a little fun. It's probably also the place where you watch TV, scroll through social media on your phone, read your favorite book and get some remote work done.

If you're having trouble sleeping, that may be the problem — you should only use your bed for sleep. If your bed has become the control center of your home, there's a good chance it's interfering with your sleep. Read on to find out why you should only use your bed for sleep.

https://www.sleepassociation.org/blog-post/why-you-should-only-use-your-bed-for-sleeping

As much as 15% of the population experiences chronic insomnia, and occasional insomnia affects up to 35% of people. Given the importance of sleep to overall health, well-being and cognitive function, this problem can pose real challenges to many. https://www.sleepassociation.org/blog-post/sleep-coaching-can-cbt-i-help-with-insomnia

Your nose is runny, your throat is scratchy, and overall, you just feel bad. But why do you have a cold when everyone else in your house seems fine? It's hard to say for certain, but studies increasingly show a connection between getting adequate sleep and a healthy immune system. If you're chronically sleep deprived, you may be at a higher risk of getting sick. https://www.sleepassociation.org/blog-post/how-sleep-helps-fight-off-colds-and-infections

The effect of job stress on sleep includes everything from work-related worries keeping you up past bedtime to waking up in the middle of the night concerned about tomorrow's big corporate meeting. Reducing stress at work or finding ways to make your job more enjoyable may help improve the quality of your rest. https://www.sleepassociation.org/blog-post/the-effect-of-job-stress-on-sleep-patterns/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post

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