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BEHAVIORS & HABITS THAT AFFECT HEALTH
Adequate Hydration
YES
Regular sleep times
NO
Regular sleep times
Healthy Sleep
Ideal
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Go to bed at regular times
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Wake up at regular times
(+/- 20 minutes)
EVERY DAY!
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Use the bed for sleep only
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Exercise regularly, but before 2 p.m.
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Set the temperature between 65-72 degrees
AVOID
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Long or regular naps
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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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