sleep hygiene

[sleep hahy-jeen]

noun

1. a set of practices or habits that are recommended to ensure restful, good-quality sleep.

   Basic sleep hygiene includes setting regular bedtime hours and avoiding exercise and computer use prior to sleep.

sleep hygiene

noun

1. the habits conducive to getting the right amount and quality of sleep

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleep hygiene¹

First recorded in 1895–90

Example Sentences

Better sleep hygiene could have made a difference.

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And while CBT-I does include sleep hygiene tips like avoiding caffeine and bright screens before bed, these maneuvers haven’t been found to work well for insomnia, at least not on their own.

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Not everybody needs to be as precise about their sleep hygiene as an elite athlete, but getting good-quality sleep is important for the health and wellbeing of everyone.

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Good sleep hygiene is a crucial competent of any top-level athlete's approach to fitness and wellbeing.

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Work on improving your “sleep hygiene.”

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