Struggling to sleep? Here are five common reasons and how to fix them:<\/p>\n
Phone Use Before Bed Staring at your phone before sleep can \u201chugely interrupt sleep cycles.\u201d Avoid using your phone in the hour before bed\u2014try reading a book instead.
\nStress and Anxiety Feeling anxious can make it difficult to relax. Your mind is \u201cmoving a mile a minute,\u201d making sleep elusive. Calm your thoughts or try meditation to wind down.
\nFrequent Bathroom Visits If you\u2019re waking up to use the bathroom, it\u2019s tough to fall back asleep. Limit liquids before bed and make sure you go to the bathroom right before you sleep.
\nCaffeine and Alcohol Caffeine can stay in your system for hours, so it\u2019s best to \u201cavoid coffee past 2 p.m.\u201d While alcohol may help you fall asleep, it \u201chugely impacts your REM sleep,\u201d leading to multiple wake-ups.
\nInsomnia Insomnia can make falling and staying asleep nearly impossible. Try sticking to a routine, but if it persists, consult your doctor for solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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