A weeklong focus on everything you need to sleep better. We’ll be featuring new products, tips and exclusive deals all week, so check in every morning to see what’s new. Getting sleep and getting truly restful, quality sleep can be two different things. Factors like work, stress and other daily habits can all take a toll on the condition of your sleep Why is sleep important Experts recommend that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. If you’re cutting this time short, you might not be giving your body enough time to fully transition through all the sleep cycles, including the deep-sleep stage where the body is fully relaxed. Our bodies release cortisol in times of stress,” Roban says, “which leads to lower melatonin levels and trouble falling asleep, as well as interrupted sleep. Sleep is crucial for us to be able to make good decisions, regulate emotions well, be in a better mood, boost immunity, improve attention and memory, lower blood pressure, maintain healthy weight, reduce diabetes and keep our heart healthy, Put the phone away Our phones are often how we keep in touch with the rest of the world, whether that be checking the news, catching up on social trends or chatting with friends and family members. And while you might already know that being attached to your phone isn’t the best thing for your mental health, you might not realize how it’s also affecting your physical health. Stretch before bed Ross also recommends doing 15 to 30 minutes of light stretching before you settle into bed to help loosen and relax your muscles. “It’s often difficult to fall asleep when your muscles are tense and tight, which can happen during times of extreme stress,” he says. “If you go to bed tight, you’ll likely end up tossing and turning frequently in order to find a comfortable position Try blue-light-blocking glasses If you spend a lot of your daylight hours in front of a computer or TV, the blue light emitted from these screens could be suppressing melatonin, which has been shown to help with the quality of sleep. Lewis recommends trying a pair of blue-light-blocking glasses to help decrease this effect.
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Friday, October 10, 2025