Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By

What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly?

The gritty new Max medical dramaThe Pitttreats viewers to mile-a-minute sights and sounds of a hospital emergency room.

If this sounds like your idea of a good time, youve got company.

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The show, starring and co-produced byERalumNoah Wyle, is gettingpositive reviews from criticsandviewers.

However,The Pittis particularly engrossing because each hour-long episode depicts one hour of a 15-hour-long shift.

DO NOT WATCH THE PITT WHILE EATING, postsThreads user MikesBloggityin all-caps.

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national medical director at digital sleep clinicDreem Health

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If youre like me, catching up onThe Pittmight make you see intubation procedures when you close your eyes.

But it could also… do nothing.

Generally, Lu advises that people have a buffer between bedtime and TV time.

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Having asleep routinethat signifies to your brain to get ready for sleep can help promote a good nights rest.

He suggests reading, taking a shower, ormeditating.

A prerequisite for sleep is to feel comfortable and calm, Lu says.

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When it comes to stressful content, the most important thing is how you personally react.

But if you find its affecting your sleep, take stock and look for another way to wind down.

If thats what sends you off to a dreamland free of life-threatening injuries, you do you.

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