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The bedroom: The overlooked factor in quality sleep

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Image source: advancedcardiosleep.com As an expert in the subject matter with years of experience, Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., notes that many factors affect the longevity and quality of a person’s sleep. One of the most overlooked of which is the bedroom. To get that eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, the state of the bedroom plays a crucial role. On that note, Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., shares three essential tips on how to arrange the bedroom to be more sleep conducive. On the bed : The key fixture in the bedroom, of course, is the bed. A good mattress will do wonders for a person’s sleep. It should be comfortable enough to sleep in. Any bed that’s too hard, too soft, or lumpy, will only cause a person to toss and turn. Image source: runtastic.com On neatness : Generally, the bedroom is the ultimate place for rest and relaxation in a person’s home. As such, it should be as neat as can be. Avoid setting up the home office in the bedroom as it takes away the very ess...
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More tips for healthy sleep

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  As many people are still working from home and limiting their time outdoors, some suffer from erratic sleep patterns. Sleep medicine expert Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., shares more tips to help people get better sleep quality.  Image source: Unsplash.com Don't associate the bedroom with sleeplessness Sleep experts advise that the bed should be used only for rest and sex. If a person is unable to sleep for at least 20 minutes at the start of their bedtime, specialists like Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., suggest doing a relaxing activity in low light. Thinking about falling asleep might also cause anxiety, so it's best to try not to be conscious of the time but focus on feeling relaxed. Keep a sleep journal When trying new sleep-inducing methods, it is best to write about them in a sleep journal. This will allow one to see if these strategies are being helpful. Other experts meanwhile suggest writing worries and other thoughts down in a journal before bedtime. Lisa M. Cannon, ...
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Consider these things when choosing a face mask

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  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the CDC recommends every individual, both sick and healthy, to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Many types of face coverings exist, and each one of them has different levels of effectiveness.  Image source: hackensackmeridianhealth.org A person carrying COVID-19 can spread the virus through droplets by sneezing, coughing, and talking, especially when they are not wearing any form of face covering. Face masks are supposed to cover the nose and the mouth in order to block droplets from spreading. Cloth or fabric masks can be washed and reused. However, these get wet and dirty more easily compared to other masks, says Lisa M. Cannon, M.D. Health care professionals and individuals accompanying sick loved ones in the hospital or  other medical facilities are required to wear N95 masks. These masks filter out 95 percent of liquids and particles that have a chance of reaching the mouth and the nose. Some ...
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