Refreshing sleep is important in staying healthy. May is recognized as Better Sleep Month, which aims to raise awareness about the benefits of sleep and how poor sleep can disruptive our day to day activities. Better sleep does not refer to just the length of time we sleep, but the quality of sleep, environment (uninterrupted, dark room, turning off your electronics and worries) and a consistent schedule are important as well. Visit bettersleep.org to learn about the implications of the most common sleeping positions, a breakdown of the amount of sleep needed per age group, and more ways to create a better sleep environment.
