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BEHAVIORS & HABITS THAT AFFECT HEALTH

Adequate Hydration

YES

Regular sleep times

NO

Regular sleep times

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Healthy Sleep

Ideal

  • Go to bed at regular times

  • Wake up at regular times

(+/- 20 minutes)

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EVERY DAY!

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  • Use the bed for sleep only

  • Exercise regularly, but before 2 p.m. 

  • Set the temperature between 65-72 degrees

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AVOID

  • Long or regular naps

  • Staying in bed awake for more than 5-10 minutes

  • TV, internet, or phone time in bed
  • Reading in bed
  • Caffeine before sleeping
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs that disrupt sleep
  • Rigorous exercise before bedtime
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Reducing Stress

YES

Regular sleep times

NO

Regular sleep times

HABITS THAT AFFECT HEALTH

These habits have been show to either improve health or increase your risk of disease.

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