World Sleep Day is today!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Unfortunately, the organization also reported that in reality, 1 in 3 adults come in short, a worrying statistic considering the importance of sleep.
The health benefits of sleep are manyfold. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, getting enough sleep can help you get sick less often, reduce stress, think more clearly and lower your risk for serious problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Celebrated every year on the Friday before the March equinox, World Sleep Day is a chance to celebrate such benefits.
If you’re busy, getting enough sleep is easier said than done. But World Sleep Day can be a great opportunity to recalibrate your nightly rest and take steps to get back on track.
Help yourself get seven hours or more. Below are eight items from Amazon that might help make you comfier the next time you hit the hay and have you feeling rested in the morning.
Adult weighted blanket
Amazon
While the research around weighted blankets is not robust, evidence suggests that they can promote better sleep by helping to settle the nervous system, according to Harvard Medical School. Use a weighted blanket like this one to get that hug-like effect and set you up for a night of sleep and calm.
Natural silk sleep mask
Amazon
It’s called shut-eye for a reason. “A safe, calm environment is important for a good night’s rest, and blocking out light is part of that,” says Dr. Samuel Gurevich, MD, a pulmonary medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic. If you find yourself waking up a lot during the night, a sleep mask may help.
Adjustable loft quilted body pillow
Amazon
Sometimes you have to troubleshoot trying to find that perfect bedtime position. If you’re tossing and turning a lot, consider a big, puffy body pillow. This one comes at a broad 21”-by-54” so you’ll be sure to get that snuggly effect.
Melatonin
Amazon
Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by your body that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, according to WebMD. But if you are encountering sleep issues, this could be a good aid that generally brings fewer side effects than other sleep medicines.
White noise machine
Amazon
White noise is a collection of sounds that has the same intensity through the audible range. This oceanic or rain-like sound can be a perfect backdrop for masking loud noises during the night, something that’s especially useful if you’re a light sleeper.
Plush slipper sock
Amazon
What’s worse than waking up in the middle of the night because it’s freezing? Protect your toes from the cold creeping under your blanket with these ultra-comfy microfiber socks, perfect whether it’s winter or you just love it warm.
Casper Sleep Element Mattress
Amazon
With a sturdy base and a breathable top-layer of memory foam, this bed from Casper is designed for sleepers who want support for a good night’s sleep, but not something too firm. Get the best of both worlds with the Sleep Element.
Comforter set
Amazon
Nothing gets you excited for sleep quite like a crisp new bedspread. But in addition to giving your bed that snazzy brand-new feeling, this comforter set from Bare Home is meant to be breathable but warm, so you find the right balance while you rest.
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