Sleep Quality: The Missing Piece of Health

Why Sleep Matters

Poor sleep is linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, hypertension, and impaired memory. Improving sleep often unlocks improvements across multiple health domains.

Sleep Hygiene Checklist

• Keep consistent sleep and wake times, even on weekends.
• Create a dark, cool, quiet bedroom environment.
• Avoid heavy meals, alcohol and caffeine close to bedtime.

Behavioral Strategies

Stimulus control (bed only for sleep), limiting screen time before bed, and CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) are proven methods to improve sleep quality.

When to Seek Help

If you snore loudly, have witnessed apneas, or excessive daytime sleepiness, request an evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea as it has major cardiovascular consequences.