If you sleep less than 7 hours a night, read this:
Sleeping less than 7 hours a night increases risk of: • Stroke • Diabetes • Depression • Weight gain • Heart attack • Memory loss • High blood pressure 3 factors influencing your sleep: 1. Comfort 2. Light levels 3. Temperature How do we improve these? • Use blackout curtains (light) • Use an air conditioner (temperature) • Use a high-quality pillow + mattress (comfort) These investments pay big dividends for your energy. Keep it cool. As mentioned, temperature plays a big factor in your sleep quality. Keep your thermostat set between 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 to 19.4 degrees Celsius). Get sunlight for 5-15 minutes after waking up. The sun sets an internal countdown, telling your body it's the start of the day. This helps regulate your sleep cycle, making it easier to fall asleep at night. Caffeine can kill your sleep quality + quantity. This is because it blocks adenosine receptors… Adenosine = The sleep-promoting hormone. It takes around 10 hours for caffeine...