Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, especially for growth in infants, children, and adolescents. In adults, sleep helps improve learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and emotional control. Sleep also helps in fighting infections and managing certain health conditions. Experts recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for adults, but the amount can vary based on age and lifestyle.

Poor sleep can come in different forms, such as insomnia and sleep disorders, and it can result in various consequences such as fatigue, weight gain, heart disease, and conflicts in relationships. If you experience low energy, memory problems, mood changes, or other symptoms, it is best to consult a doctor and seek treatment if necessary.

For tips on ways to improve your quality of sleep and wellbeing, click the links below.

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
To improve sleep, experts recommend setting aside seven to nine hours of sleep each night and following healthy sleep habits. These include:

• Go to bed and rise at the same time each day, even if it’s not a work day.
• Skip caffeine and nicotine. Caffeine can take up to eight hours to wear off. Nicotine stimulates the body as well.
• Complete exercise at least two to three hours before bedtime. Your body needs to relax before going to sleep.
• If you can’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get up and do something like reading or listening to relaxing music or a podcast until you feel tired again.

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Obstacles to Good Sleep
Adults in the US aren't getting enough sleep, leading to mood changes, accidents, and various health problems over time. Factors such as sleep disorders, lifestyle choices, and life events can impact sleep. Some medicines and lifestyle choices such as alcohol, smoking, caffeine, and illegal drugs can also affect sleep. Discover your obstacles and take the steps to overcome them.

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Tame Acute Stress
You can’t avoid all the stress in your life and when your body responds to a stressful situation, knowing how to release that tension and regain calm and control is key.

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Sleep Throughout the Stages of Life
Adequate sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, and the amount of sleep needed varies by age and individual. Life events like pregnancy, menopause, new parenthood, aging, and illness can affect sleep patterns, so it's important to talk to a doctor about any sleep issues.

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CVT’s Emotional Wellbeing Toolkit
How we feel affects nearly every aspect of our lives--from our ability to function effectively on a day-to-day basis to how we care for our most important relationships. At CVT, we want to help each of our members understand the resources available to help manage your emotional wellbeing.

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Understanding Your EAP
Learn what an Employee Assistance Program is, how it can help you, and how to use it.

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