{"id":21450,"date":"2025-04-21T10:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T16:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/?p=21450"},"modified":"2025-07-08T11:03:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:03:50","slug":"age-healthy-sleep-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/age-healthy-sleep-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"AGE | Healthy Sleep Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21450\" class=\"elementor elementor-21450\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4843f769 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4843f769\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;fixed&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d7178b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70d7178b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbd3b6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1cbd3b6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/age-home\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/version-2-AGE-logo-dark.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20984\" alt=\"AGE logo with heart and two figures icon, linking to the Adapt, Grow, Empower homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/version-2-AGE-logo-dark.png 2000w, https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/version-2-AGE-logo-dark-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/version-2-AGE-logo-dark-1536x717.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d123a88 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d123a88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4689c0a5 elementor-nav-menu__align-center elementor-nav-menu--stretch elementor-nav-menu__text-align-center elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-nav-menu--dropdown-tablet elementor-nav-menu--toggle elementor-nav-menu--burger elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"4689c0a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;full_width&quot;:&quot;stretch&quot;,&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;i class=\\&quot;fas fa-caret-down\\&quot; 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class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_print\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on print\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c584a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c584a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sleep, sleep, and more sleep! You probably hear about sleep frequently. It\u2019s a common headline in the news and often a topic of conversation. A question I ask my family most mornings is, \u201cHow did you sleep?\u201d Sleep is universal\u2014we all need sleep and we\u2019ve been sleeping since the beginning of time! Most individuals don\u2019t get enough. According to the National Institute of Health, sleep deficiency is a public health issue and approximately one-third of adults in the U.S. sleep less than the recommended 7 hours nightly.<\/p><p>Lack of sleep can have short-term consequences such as forgetfulness and loss of focus, and it also plays on your emotions. Long-term consequences can include cardiovascular complications like high blood pressure, increased stress hormones, and decreased immune function, among a list of many other health concerns.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> Sleep is one of the hardest codes to crack; many scientists have studied it but no one has yet figured out the magical formula for good sleep or why some sleep well and others toss and turn.<\/p><p>Our brain and our bodies need sleep to rejuvenate our body. We go through multiple alternating sessions of NREM and REM sleep nightly. NREM sleep is non-rapid eye movement or quiet sleep. During NREM sleep, blood to the muscles is increased, energy is restored, tissue growth and repair occurs, and hormones are released for growth and development. REM sleep, or active sleep, is when your body is active and dreaming occurs. Your body becomes immobile breathing and heart rates are irregular.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58cfaa1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58cfaa1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Below are the CDC daily recommendations for getting enough sleep.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" name=\"_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Newborn (0\u20133 months): 14\u201317 hours<\/li><li>Infant (4\u201312 months): 12\u201316 hours, including nap<\/li><li>Toddler (1\u20132 years): 11\u201314 hours<\/li><li>Preschool (3\u20135 years 10\u201313 hours<\/li><li>School age (6\u201312 years): 9\u201312 hours<\/li><li>Teenage (13\u201317 years): 8\u201310 hours<\/li><li>Adult (18\u201360 years) 7 or more hours<\/li><li>Adult (61\u201364 years): 7\u20139 hours<\/li><li>Adults (65 years and older): 7\u20138 hours<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bdeace elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bdeace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1201\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foopd-updated.png\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-21839\" alt=\"Photograph of three older adults engaged in an art activity, with an older woman in a pink shirt in the foreground focused on her project. This image supports the UW Extension A.G.E. blog article titled &#039;Healthy Sleep Habits.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foopd-updated.png 1201w, https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foopd-updated-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84d8c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84d8c68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0Your daily routines and behaviors can impact your sleep. Sleep hygiene is a set off healthy habits that can help you sleep. So, if you have trouble sleeping try the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommendations listed below.<a href=\"https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/healthy-sleep\/healthy-sleep-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" name=\"_ftnref3\">[3]<\/a><\/p><ul><li>Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get up at the same time every day, even on weekends or during vacations.<\/li><li>Set a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/healthy-sleep\/bedtime-calculator\/\">bedtime<\/a>\u00a0that is early enough for you to get at least 7\u20138 hours of sleep.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t go to bed unless you are sleepy.<\/li><li>If you don\u2019t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed.\u00a0Go do a quiet activity without a lot of light exposure. It is especially important to not get on electronics.<\/li><li>Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.<\/li><li>Make your bedroom quiet and relaxing. Keep the room at a comfortable, cool temperature.<\/li><li>Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings.<\/li><li>Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack.<\/li><li>Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.<\/li><li>Avoid consuming caffeine in the afternoon or evening.<\/li><li>Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime.<\/li><li>Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime.<\/li><\/ul><p>If sleep is still difficult for you, talk with your medical provider. Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg, narcolepsy, and insomnia could be affecting you. Keeping a diary if you aren\u2019t sleeping well can help you better understand what\u2019s going on too. Record your bedtime, wake time, naps, exercise, and caffeine intake. Sleep and feeling rested are needed to be successful and fully engaged in life. If you sleep well rejoice, because lots of your friends don\u2019t!<a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ff108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60ff108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7d9b96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7d9b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html<\/a><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\">[2]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about\/index.html<\/a><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"3\"><li><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">[3]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/healthy-sleep\/healthy-sleep-habits\/\">https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/healthy-sleep\/healthy-sleep-habits\/<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a4f684 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28a4f684\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a895c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a895c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Related Posts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e76ff21 elementor-posts__hover-none elementor-grid-2 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"2e76ff21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:80,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:71,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:30,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24144 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-age-blog category-mental-health category-nutrition category-physical-activity tag-sara-olsen tag-sarah-olsen\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/age-diabetes-awareness-prevention-diagnosis-and-management-treatment\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Age_Quat_3-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24157\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Age_Quat_3-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Age_Quat_3-2-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwyoextension.org\/uwnutrition\/age-diabetes-awareness-prevention-diagnosis-and-management-treatment\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tAGE | Diabetes Awareness: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management\/Treatment\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? 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