The American Heart Association created a series of Hard Hats with Heart Toolbox Talks with cardiovascular health tips and resources specifically for the construction industry to keep the workforce healthy. This weeks Toolbox Talk discusses the benefits of getting better sleep.
Importance of sleep
Sleep is an important factor for you physical and mental health. In fact, your body needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Sleep helps heal your body, strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood and brain function and reduces your risk of chronic disease.
Getting enough sleeps every night is an important element of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 – the key measures for improving cardiovascular health.
How to get Better Sleep
Our phones often keep us awake at night. Try these tips with your tech so that you wake up more refreshed.
- Place electronics far away from you at night
- Dim your screens at night
- Set a bedtime alarm to go to sleep
- Lock your apps after sleeping hours
- Turn on do not disturb mode at night
