Insomnia: Improving your sleep

What affects healthy sleep?

Lots of things affect how well you sleep. For example, what, when, and how much you eat and drink can affect your sleep. Eating a large meal close to bedtime can make it hard to sleep, while a light snack right before bed may help you sleep. Your exercise habits and the physical environment of your bedroom can also affect how well you sleep. Certain habits can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep.

The more you know about what affects your sleep, the more likely you are to make lifestyle changes that can lead to better sleep.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: January 22, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Catherine D. Serio, PhD - Behavioral Health Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders
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