Proven Relaxation Strategies To Transform Your Sleep

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 43 | March 25, 2024 Did you know a third of us are getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night? It can be tough for many to relax and quiet the mind before bedtime. This week, we're exploring the world of relaxation exercises to help you unwind at night and catch up on missed hours of sleep!  We'll explore: Simple breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your bedtime routine Muscle relaxation exercises that you can try tonight Meditation practices that will help you quiet your mind Relaxation Exercises for Better Sleep: A Guide to Unwinding From deep breathing to gentle stretching, there are many relaxation techniques that can help calm your mind and body before bed.    We'll guide you through a few favorites and explain how each can improve your sleep quality. Learn More Sleep Quiz Which group of people is most likely to have symptoms of insomnia?   A. Children B. Older Adults C. Nurses D. Pregnant People   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! The Best Sleep Apps of 2024 While smartphones are often blamed for keeping us awake with their endless notifications and blue light emissions, they can also be a valuable tool for improving sleep.  How? By utilizing sleep apps. Sleep apps can transform your smartphone into a sleep aid, offering features like guided meditations, soothing sounds, and sleep tracking to help you unwind and drift off more easily.  Explore our list of The Best Sleep Apps of 2024 to find one that fits your sleep needs! Sleep Tip of the Week Can't fall asleep within 20 minutes? Get up and do a calming activity until you feel sleepy again. This simple act can help prevent associating your bed with frustration and restlessness, making it easier to relax and fall asleep when you return. Relaxing Words Can Slow the Heart Rate Down During Sleep Researchers have discovered that the brain can still process sensory information during sleep.  The study found that calming words can reduce the heart rate during sleep, indicating deeper sleep, while neutral words were not found to have this effect.  This finding, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, reveals new insights into how the brain and heart communicate during sleep.   Quiz Answer The correct answer is B. Insomnia affects 50% of pregnant individuals and 55% of nurses, but it is more prevalent among older adults, with up to 75% experiencing symptoms of insomnia.

Taylor Presley | Content Analyst I used to think that the only way to fall asleep was to be completely exhausted by the end of the day. Apparently, relaxation exercises are far more effective than nighttime jumping jacks!

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