When it’s time to sleep, the brain and body are still activeperforming a natural process that helps you process new information, stay healthy and feel rested, is an adaptive balance, where the amount of sleep depends on several factors, including age, lifestyle and health status, In babies it is recommended to sleep between 16 to 18 hours a day, in young children at least 10 hours, in adolescents at least 9 hours and in older adults between 7 to 8 hours a day.
It is very important to sleep well and rest physically and mentallyBad sleep has a negative impact on our system and sensations of drowsiness, insomnia, snoring, fatigue can occur, as well as being related to cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, the presence of some disorders such as anxiety or apnea, cerebrovascular conditions and a lot of fatigue, putting jeopardize the health and well-being of people.
To improve your sleep habits, it is recommended:
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Avoid caffeine, especially in the followingnoon and evening.
- Exercise regularly, in the morning hours.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Avoid heavy meals and drinks at night.
- Relax before bed by avoiding distractions like noise, bright lights, the TV or computer in the bedroom, and not using your phone right before bed.
- Consult the doctor if you have constant problems sleeping, to receive adequate care, with a timely diagnosis.
Listen to the complete program with Dr. Miguel Silvaa neurologist at the San José University Children’s Hospital, is currently one of the researchers on issues of sleep disorders, along with the Swiss neurologist, Claudio Bassetti, talking regarding health consequences of not sleeping well.
Also on the program was Dr. Gicela Cárdenas, plastic surgeon and leader of the Burn Unit of HOMI – La Misericordia Pediatric Hospital Foundation, talking regarding how to protect children from burns at christmas.