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important mental tasks.

Lack of sleep affects cognition, decision-making, and our ability

to focus. Fatigue from poor sleeping habits is often an important

factor in accidents and workplace injuries.

Sleep is crucial to overall brain function. New research from the

National Institute of Health highlights how quality sleep, which

can include an afternoon nap, helps cognition such as memory.

Quality sleep is a basic maintenance measure. Sleep keeps things

humming, similar to routine oil changes that keep your car’s

engine running well. Sleep is not only necessary to recharge the

body, but it is now considered crucial to good brain health.

Tip #2 - Monitor Your Sleeplessness

From diet to daily exercise, many variables contribute to poor

sleep. To improve your quality of sleep and overall well-being,

first you have to understand what’s contributing to poor sleep.

As millions of people grow older, many experience age-related

sleeping changes because their days (and minds) are crowded

with anxiety and stress.

Several common factors contribute to poor sleep. Know your risk

factors for poor sleep so you can rest well and wake up feeling

more refreshed.

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