It might be the easiest way to improve your health: Close your eyes, relax and go to sleep. Quality sleep is vital for physical and mental health. That’s why most adults should aim for 7-9 hours of shuteye every night. That downtime allows your body a chance to do many important things, like healing your cells, cleansing toxins, boosting immunity, regulating blood sugar, and strengthening your memory.
Read MoreYou crawl into bed exhausted, expecting to drift off easily—but instead, you’re wide awake, staring at the ceiling. Or maybe you do fall asleep, only to wake up at 3 a.m., mind racing. You check the clock, do some mental math on how little sleep you’re getting, and hope for a miracle before the alarm goes off. Sound familiar? For many, sleep issues aren’t caused by an underlying medical condition but by subtle habits in the hours leading up to bedtime. What you do before sleep—your evening routine—sets the stage for deep, restorative rest or a restless night of tossing and turning.
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