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Is your bedroom a sleep paradise? It’s something that many don’t consider when arranging and setting up their room, but it’s crucial. When it comes to sleep, some assume all that's necessary is a bed, a pillow, and a blanket, but if you continuously feel groggy during the day and need four cups of coffee just to make it to lunchtime, it's time for some changes. Along with going to bed around the same time every night (including weekends) to ensure you’re sleeping for 7-9 hours a night, other factors in your bedroom can significantly impact your sleep quality. If improving your sleep fitness is a goal for you, or you're just tired of feeling exhausted during the day, follow these tips to make your bedroom a sleeper’s paradise.  Your Bed Is an Investment In life, there are some things that you can afford to skimp on—your bed isn't one of them. You'll spend nearly one-third of your life in bed, so if you are willing to spring for leather seats in...

Getting a full night’s sleep is essential for people across the world. Without it, you'll start to experience adverse effects in your daily life—and trying to repay your sleep debt on the weekends isn't a viable solution. Waking up in the middle of the night with night sweats , to use the bathroom, or just to stare at the ceiling when we can’t fall back asleep are problems that impact many of us. But why do you keep waking up during the night—and is there a solution to fix the problem? Let's take a closer look as some common sleep issues and ways to improve your sleep fitness.  Why Do You Keep Waking Up? There are many reasons that people jolt awake in the middle of the night, including: Stress and Anxiety Having trouble sleeping is a common symptom of anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you know that you have anxiety, this likely isn’t news to you. But even mild forms of anxiety, certain degrees of stress, or having something worrying you ca...