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Tampa General Pulmonologist your sleep back on schedule, working on projects that require complex decision making
If you’re looking to get
or involve stressful tasks during this time.
Suggests Sleeping On It Dr. Peña suggests taking • Avoid drinking an excessive amount of fluid before
these steps: bedtime to minimize the need to use the bathroom in the
According to a recent study published online in • Keep all electronics middle of the night.
Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy outside of the bedroom, Dr. Peña notes that sleeping pills should be used only
of Neurology, early middle-aged adults who have poor sleep including mobile phones, as a last resort. “Avoid them, if at all possible,” he said.
quality, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, showed tablets and laptops. “Medications do not provide a permanent solution to sleep
more signs of poor brain health in late middle age. • Avoid watching TV, problems. In general, they alter the architecture and quality
Although the study does not prove that poor sleep working on a laptop or of normal sleep and leave you groggy in the morning.”
accelerates brain aging, it does show an association between browsing on your phone When is it a good time to consider seeing a sleep
poor sleep quality and signs of brain aging. Previous research in bed before bedtime. Dr. Luis Peña-Hernández specialist? “Anytime you have a recurrent problem falling or
links sleep problems to issues with thinking and memory later Electronics will interfere staying asleep, or you experience daytime sleepiness,” said
in life, increasing the risk for dementia. with the quality of your sleep and may contribute to Dr. Peña. “Also, if you exhibit any abnormal behaviors like
The study used brain scans to determine participants’ brain developing insomnia. sleepwalking or restless legs, among others, it’s important
age. Results suggested that poor sleep was linked to nearly • Avoid eating large meals and consuming alcoholic to see a specialist.”
three years of additional brain aging as early as middle age. beverages at least three hours before bedtime. Dr. Peña and his colleagues at TGH PCSI evaluate and
Overall, the study highlighted the importance of tackling • Keep the room as dark as possible and the temperature address sleep disorders that can negatively affect your quality
sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health. on the cooler side. of life and overall health. “We can determine if a sleep study at
Dr. Luis Peña-Hernández, a pulmonologist with the Tampa • Wear comfortable, loose sleepwear. home or a test in the sleep lab would help, and then recommend
General Hospital (TGH) Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute • Exercise on a regular basis, ideally in the morning hours. a proper plan of care depending on the patient’s specific needs.”
(PCSI), agrees that sleep is important. “Sleep quality is a huge • Do not drink caffeine in the afternoon. For more information about the sleep health services
determinant of overall well-being and quality of life,” he said. • Create and maintain a sleep preparation routine, relaxing offered by the TGH Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute, please
at least 45 minutes to an hour before going to bed. Avoid call (561) 739-4TGH (4844) or visit TGHPCSI.com.
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