HEALTH

10 tips to sleep better at night

Sleep is a fundamental component of our health and should be preserved in the right quantity and quality, especially in cancer and hematological patients.

Getting enough and good rest improves energy levels and helps the patient better withstand illness and treatments.

In addition, sleep is essential for the immune system: it promotes the production and release in the body of cytokines, a type of protein that fights infections and inflammation.

Here are the good habits recommended by experts to sleep better at night.

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Ten expert tips to sleep better at night
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1. Spend as much time outdoors as possible to expose yourself to sunlight
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2. Do not consume stimulants such as coffee, chocolate and tea in the 3 hours before sleep
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3. Turn off technological devices at least 30 minutes before going to bed
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4. In the evening, avoid physical exercises that are too strenuous
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5. Do not drink alcoholic beverages in the evening
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6. In case of insomnia, engage in other activities for about 30 minutes, such as reading a book
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7. Choose similar times every day to go to bed and wake up
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8. Keep the bedroom warm, with a temperature between 18 and 21 ° C
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9. Choose for the bedroom lights with yellow shades
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10. Sleep for a maximum of 20 minutes in the afternoon
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