Sleep hygiene guidelines
Getting a refreshing night's sleep starts with good sleep preparation.
Read these tips from sleep experts on how to get ready for a good sleep.
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Sleep and its link with depression & anxiety
This is the tenth and final post in a series on some of the physiological (non-psychological) causes of depression and/or anxiety.
The amount and quality of sleep we get has a significant impact on every system of our body. Sleep is not a state of inactivity but a necessary phase for deep regeneration. Prolonged sleep deprivation can have serious consequences including depression. Both chronic and acute sleep deprivation are associated with alterations in brain function and increased inflammation markers.