All articles tagged with #sleep environment
Sleeping with ambient light in your bedroom is linked to a 42% higher risk of heart attack over nine years, as light at night disrupts circadian rhythms and elevates cardiovascular risks. Managing bedroom lighting by using blackout curtains and turning off devices may help protect heart health.
Longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson highlights six habits that sabotage sleep, including late eating, lack of pre-sleep routines, stimulant consumption, exposure to bright light at night, improper room temperature, and noise disruptions. Making small lifestyle changes like eating earlier, establishing calming routines, reducing screen time, controlling room temperature, and minimizing noise can significantly improve sleep quality.
Common bedtime habits such as late eating, consuming dairy, certain medications, warm room temperatures, sleeping positions, alcohol intake, screen time, stressful thoughts, irregular sleep schedules, and untreated sleep apnea can trigger nightmares. Making simple adjustments like timing meals, controlling room temperature, reducing screen exposure, and managing stress can help reduce nightmare frequency and improve sleep quality.