If you're struggling to get a good night's sleep, your sleep environment and bedtime habits may need changing.
The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions that may help you sleep better:
- Go to bed and try to wake at the same time each day.
- Prepare for bed with a relaxing routine, such as taking a bath or reading.
- Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark.
- Use a firm but comfortable mattress, and lots of plush pillows.
- Never perform work-related duties in your bedroom.
- Don't eat for at least two hours before you go to bed.
- Exercise each day, but never just before bedtime.
- Skip caffeine, alcohol and nicotine in the hours before bedtime.
If you hurt your feet, it may be difficult to exercise, to take care of responsibilities at home, and to even get around.
The American Podiatric Medical Association offers these suggestions to help keep your feet healthy and pain free:
- Pay attention to foot pain, and see a doctor if your feet bother you at all.
- Look for any abnormalities on your feet or toenails.
- Keep feet and toes clean and dry, and toenails trimmed straight across.
- Choose sturdy, comfortable shoes that fit well.
- Avoid walking around in bare feet.
- Change your shoes every day.
- If you are diabetic, you should get an annual foot exam.
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