https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.9476
INTRODUCTION. Sleep is vital for health and well-being in children, adolescents, and adults. 1-3 Healthy sleep is important for cognitive functioning, mood, mental health, and cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and metabolic health. 4 Adequate quantity and quality of sleep also play a role in reducing the risk of accidents and injuries caused by sleepiness and fatigue, including workplace

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/benefits-of-sleep
Improved Mood Sleep restores the body and improves energy levels, so waking up well-rested can have a positive impact on an individual's mood Trusted Source UpToDate More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips
8. Relax for 30 Minutes Before Bed. It is much easier to fall asleep if you are at ease. Quiet reading, low-impact stretching, listening to soothing music, and relaxation exercises are examples of ways to get into the right frame of mind for sleep. Focus on trying to relax instead of trying to fall asleep.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379
Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don't need more than eight hours in bed to be well rested. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, including weekends. Being consistent reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle.

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/good-sleep-good-health
There's more to good sleep than just the hours spent in bed, says Dr. Marishka Brown, a sleep expert at NIH. "Healthy sleep encompasses three major things," she explains. "One is how much sleep you get. Another is sleep quality—that you get uninterrupted and refreshing sleep. The last is a consistent sleep schedule.".

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better
Here are 15 evidence-based tips to help you sleep better at night. 1. Increase bright light exposure during the day. Spending time in natural sunlight or bright light during the day can help keep

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep/why-sleep-important
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. The way you feel while you are awake depends in part on what happens while you are sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep
Why Getting Enough Sleep Is Important. Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly, impairing your abilities to concentrate, think

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/sleep-matters-impact-sleep-health-and-wellbeing
Sleep should also be reflected in new national mental health outcome indicators, including improving sleep for people who experience significant sleep problems requiring specialist help. ... The largest study on the mental health and well-being of college students in Scotland has revealed more than one-third (37%) experienced food insecurity in

https://www.apa.org/topics/sleep/why
Sleep is essential for a person's health and wellbeing, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep. For example, surveys conducted by the NSF (1999-2004) reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/some-assembly-required/202403/sleep-and-mental-health-8-findings-and-7-recommendations
Sleep is essential to mental-emotional health and well-being. The relationship between the amount and quality of sleep a person gets and their mental-emotional health is reciprocal.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/top-health-benefits-of-a-good-nights-sleep-2223766
Print. The benefits of sleep are many. Sleep plays a crucial role in tissue repair, hormone regulation, and overall health. Getting enough sleep boosts brain power, improves weight management, and reduces stress and inflammation. Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per day. Getting less than six or seven hours of sleep can

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-science-of-sleep-understanding-what-happens-when-you-sleep
Before the 1950s, most people believed sleep was a passive activity during which the body and brain were dormant. "But it turns out that sleep is a period during which the brain is engaged in a number of activities necessary to life—which are closely linked to quality of life," says Johns Hopkins sleep expert and neurologist Mark Wu, M.D., Ph.D. Researchers like Wu are spending many of

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important
This article tells you 9 reasons why you need to get more sleep. 1. May help you maintain or lose weight. Numerous studies have associated short sleep — defined as sleeping fewer than 7 hours

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325353
Sleep is a vital, often neglected, component of every person's overall health and well-being. Sleep is important because it enables the body to repair and be fit and ready for another day.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-you-should-never-regret-a-good-night-s-sleep-5088198
Sleep Reduces Stress. Sleep is a powerful stress reliever. It improves concentration, regulates mood, and sharpens judgment and decision-making. A lack of sleep not only reduces mental clarity but the ability to cope with stressful situations. This is due, in part, to changes in cortisol levels.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sleep-and-health
Too little sleep — even for just one night — can leave you dealing with several unpleasant cognitive effects: Irritability. Daytime sleepiness. Slowed reaction time. Reduced focus and

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/strategies-to-promote-better-sleep-in-these-uncertain-times-2020032719333
Disrupted sleep is a normal response to stress, and it is okay to have a few nights of poor sleep as you adjust to new routines and big changes to your work and personal life. But with some simple measures you can preserve your sleep and improve your well-being during these uncertain times.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202401/sleep-is-more-important-than-you-think
Sleep problems, for example, come in various forms that may not have similar effects. Moreover, some aspects of emotional health and well-being may be more vulnerable to sleep disruptions than others.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/what-happens-when-you-sleep
What happens during sleep, including how distinct stages of sleep unfold, demonstrates the complexity of sleep and its importance for our well-being. How Does Sleep Change During the Night? During a normal sleep period, you progress through four to five sleep cycles. Each sleep cycle is made up of four individual sleep stages.

https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-education/sleep-and-health-education-program/sleep-health-education-47
Repeatedly missing a night's sleep, an irregular sleep schedule, or frequent disturbance of sleep can result in a redistribution of sleep stages, for instance, prolonged and deeper periods of slow-wave NREM sleep. Drugs may affect sleep stages as well. For example, alcohol before sleep tends to suppress REM sleep early in the night.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167
Sleep is as important to your health as a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Whatever is keeping you from sleeping, insomnia can affect you mentally and physically. People with insomnia report a lower quality of life compared with people who sleep well. Complications of insomnia may include: Lower performance on the job or at school.

https://today.ucsd.edu/story/how-your-sleep-patterns-change-can-tell-you-about-your-health
Tracking changes in sleep type. To measure how sleep phenotypes changed over time, Viswanath constructed a spatial model of all 5 million nights, in which the phenotypes were represented as different islands, composed of mostly similar weeks of sleep. Different patterns emerged over time that allowed the researchers to model each individual's routes between islands.

https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/2024/06/25/study-on-fatigue-management/
Stephen James, PhD, core faculty in the WSU Sleep and Performance Research Center, co-authored the study and is quoted in the article. "Our study is the first to document the effectiveness of a fatigue-training intervention in promoting police employee sleep, mental health, well-being, and safety using a randomized control trial design

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/fatigue-management-training-found-to-improve-sleep-safety-well-being-for-seattle-police/ar-BB1oEUDG
Past studies have consistently suggested that fatigue-management training can promote sleep, health, and well-being among police employees. However, all the studies used a simple pre- and post

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/well/sleep-heat-wave.html
If you are struggling to sleep peacefully during a heat wave, resist the urge to toss and turn in bed — it'll only make you hotter, Dr. Robbins said. "Try not to kick yourself for being

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health
Adhering to sleep hygiene practices can improve sleep quality and mental well-being. Most people know firsthand that sleep affects their mental state. After all, there's a reason it's said that someone in a bad mood "woke up on the wrong side of the bed." ... View Source, improving emotional well-being and decreasing psychotic episodes

https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/demographics/career/police-get-more-shut-eye-fatigue-fighting-training/
Summary: A new study by Washington State University and the Seattle Police Department found that a fatigue-management program improved sleep duration, mental health, and overall well-being among Seattle police employees.The program, which included modules on sleep hygiene, stress reduction, nutrition, and exercise, led to significant improvements in sleep quality, reduced PTSD symptoms, and

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-64738-6
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that negatively impacts on patient's life. A holistic approach integrating well-being assessment could improve disease management. Since a consensus

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/24/nx-s1-5013579/trump-biden-presidential-debate-when
Here's what you need to know about this first debate. When and how to watch. The event starts at 9 p.m. ET and will run for 90 minutes. It will be moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash