Catch Those Zs for Heart Ease - Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - Your Heart Needs Love Too Challenge, sponsored by Humana - Day 8
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Ever wondered if your rest affects more than just your energy levels? Turns out, your heart has a stake in your sleep quality, too.
Poor sleep is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. Disrupted sleep can throw off vital processes like blood pressure regulation and inflammation control, putting your heart at risk.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently classified sleep as one of Life's Essential 8™, a set of key measures to promote and maintain cardiovascular health. It’s best to aim for 7 to 9 hours of continuous, recuperative sleep each night to support your cardiovascular well-being.
Here’s what you can do to make sure your sleep is the highest quality:
For more inspiration and education, explore our resources:
What do you do to get the best sleep possible? We’d love to hear. Let us know here or reply on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Missed Day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
Poor sleep is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. Disrupted sleep can throw off vital processes like blood pressure regulation and inflammation control, putting your heart at risk.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently classified sleep as one of Life's Essential 8™, a set of key measures to promote and maintain cardiovascular health. It’s best to aim for 7 to 9 hours of continuous, recuperative sleep each night to support your cardiovascular well-being.
Here’s what you can do to make sure your sleep is the highest quality:
- Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
- Indulge in a calming, pre-sleep routine. (You could start with some relaxing music or a warm bubble bath.)
- Create a sleep-friendly environment (i.e., keep the room dark and cool).
- Avoid evening caffeine.
- Ditch screens an hour before bed.
For more inspiration and education, explore our resources:
- Nurses, Get Better Sleep, And Improve Your Heart Health
- How Can You Fall Asleep Faster?
- Trailing Thoughts? Expert Advice On How To Worry Less And Sleep More
- Your Diet Could Be Affecting Your Sleep
- Your Best Sleep Yet Challenge
What do you do to get the best sleep possible? We’d love to hear. Let us know here or reply on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Missed Day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
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