In order to draw attention to the benefits of sleep on human health, ‘World Sleep Day’ is celebrated every year in March, on the Friday before the spring equinox. An adult needs an average of 6-8 hours of sleep a day. Prof. from Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Department of Neurology, said that one of the basic requirements of a healthy life is a healthy sleep pattern. Dr. Emine Esra Reader; He states that falling asleep within 10 minutes, not having sleep interruptions, and getting up refreshed in the morning are the requirements for a good sleep.
“A GOOD SLEEP CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS IN WORK AND SCHOOL LIFE”
Prof. Dr. The reader gave the following information for a quality sleep:
“Although it varies from person to person, it can be said that the average sleep time is 6-7 hours. This period was found to be 6.5 hours in Turkish people. Quality and sufficient sleep is essential for a healthy life. Good and healthy sleep; It is valid for situations where falling asleep occurs within 10 minutes, there are no sleep interruptions, and you wake up refreshed in the morning. Sleeping disorders; It can be evaluated under the headings of sleeping too much, sleeping too little and different sleep disorders related to them. The reasons may vary widely. For example, someone who is depressed may sleep a lot or not at all. A good sleep; “It increases the body’s work tempo, motivation and happiness index, and contributes to success in business and school life.”
“MUST MAKE A HABIT OF SLEEPING AT SIMILAR TIMES EVERY DAY”
Emphasizing that sleep hygiene is necessary for sleep, Prof. Dr. The reader said, “So the room we sleep in should neither be too hot nor too cold. Curtains should be closed to prevent sunlight from entering. It is ideal for the room to be airy and protected from sound. There should be no devices such as mobile phones or televisions in the sleeping room. For healthy sleep, a person must be physically and spiritually calm. A habit of sleeping at similar times every day should be acquired, and caffeine and similar foods and drinks, which are considered stimulants, should be avoided in the pre-sleep period. Dinner should be eaten in small amounts and early. A midday nap is not necessary for an adult. In an adult, monophasic sleep is the correct one. “For the elderly and children, two or three sleep periods a day are considered normal,” he said and concluded his words as follows:
“There are reasons for not being able to wake up in the morning. For example, if a person does not sleep well at night – for example, sleep apnea syndrome -, if the time to sleep is postponed at night, if the person has a habit of waking up late or if he is depressed, he may have difficulty waking up in the morning. “The inability to wake up in the morning can be eliminated by finding solutions to the causes of these problems.”
(DHA)
