Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Spring 2018

10 StRoseHospitals.org Your body and brain are actually very busy while you sleep. Hormones are being released. Cells are being repaired and rejuvenated. Energy is restored. “How well you sleep at night can have a big effect on how you feel and the quality of your life,” says Michelle Mark, DO, a family medicine physician with Dignity Health Medical Group Nevada. “A good night’s sleep is vital to your physical health and well-being.” It’s a brand-new day! Regularly getting a good night’s sleep can: ●  ● Help reduce stress ●  ● Improve your ability to learn and solve problems ●  ● Enhance your creativity ●  ● Boost your memory ●  ● Make you more alert and heighten your decision-making skills ●  ● Help keep your blood sugar levels stable ●  ● Lower your risk of depression, anxiety, and obesity Michelle Mark, DO Family medicine physician Sleep well for a better life Find a doctor who puts the humanity in health care. Look online at StRoseHospitals.org . Or talk to an expert who can help match you with a doctor—24 hours a day, 7 days a week— at 702.616.4900 . 1. Stick to a schedule. Try to establish a consistent sleep pattern. 2. Relax before bed. A calming routine can help cue your body that it’s time to sleep. 3. Power down. If you have trouble falling asleep, shut down electronics at least one hour before bed. The light they emit may keep your brain alert. 4 . Create a sleepy retreat. Keep your bedroom as cool, dark, and quiet as possible. 4 tips to fall into sweet ZZZs