Sleep hygiene: Why a good night's sleep means more than just a comfortable mattress

A refreshing sleep is like a dream for many. Yet it is not only crucial for the regeneration of the body, but also influences our daily performance and mood.
* The role of sleep: While we sleep, wonderful things happen in our body. Cells regenerate, the immune system is strengthened and the brain processes the impressions of the day. A good night's sleep contributes significantly to stable mental health.
* Optimise your sleeping environment: Besides a comfortable bed, other factors are also crucial for a peaceful sleep. A cool, dark and quiet room is ideal. Earplugs, a sleep mask or soothing music can also help.
* Digital detox before sleep: Electronic devices are an integral part of our everyday lives. But the blue light can disturb our natural sleep rhythm. It is worthwhile to avoid screens or use special blue light filters one hour before sleeping.
* Home tests for better sleep: Do you feel tired all the time despite spending enough hours in bed? Home tests can help identify possible sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea and provide a starting point for further investigations.
* Our app as your sleep companion: Using our pain diary in the app, you can document sleep patterns and interruptions. If pain is the reason for your lack of sleep, the diary helps to identify it and discuss it with your doctor.
National Sleep Foundation (NSF): The NSF offers a variety of resources and recommendations on sleep hygiene and improving sleep.
Website: www.sleepfoundation.org
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC has several resources on the importance of sleep to public health and offers tips for better sleep.
Website: www.cdc.gov
World Sleep Society: An international organisation dedicated to the study of sleep and its diseases.
Website: www.worldsleepsociety.org
Harvard Medical School - Division of Sleep Medicine: This institution offers numerous articles and research papers on the effects of sleep on health and well-being.
Website: sleep.med.harvard.edu
German Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine (DGSM): For German-speaking resources, the DGSM is one of the leading organisations in the field of sleep medicine.
Website: www.dgsm.de
Weitere interessante Gesundheitsartikel