3. Get enough sleep 

Ben Franklin may have had it right: A solid night’s sleep could make you “healthy, wealthy and wise.” Well, healthy, at least. A good rest makes a huge difference in how we cope with everyday challenges. Mari Adachi, MD, a Backus pulmonologist who specializes in sleep disorders, said good sleep habits are essential to a good night’s rest. Tips include:  keeping your bedroom dark and  keeping the temperature cooler. At bedtime, she said, avoid big meals, alcohol, caffeine, smoking and exercise. Even if you don’t have a sleeping disorder, you can take steps to get some decent shut-eye.

Fast fact
The annual direct cost of sleep-related problems in this country is $16 billion, with an additional $50-$100 billion in indirect costs (accidents, litigation, property destruction, hospitalization and death).
Source: University of Maryland Medical Center

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See tips at www.backushospital.org/sleep