What is World Sleep Day?

Today, World Sleep Day is being celebrated all over. We tell you all you need to know about it.

Written By: Editorial Team | Updated: March 15, 2019, 11:02 AM

What is World Sleep Day? — Better-sleep

Today is the 12th annual World Sleep Day. This event is being organised by the World Sleep Society (founded by World Association of Sleep Medicine and World Sleep Federation) every year from 2008. Celebrated on the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox, World Sleep Day aims to spread awareness about sleep-related issues, and the prevention and management of sleep disorders. The theme of 2019 World Sleep Day is Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging.Though most sleep disorders can be prevented and cured, less than one-third of the people with sleep issues reach out for professional help. This, despite the fact that these issues affect the health and quality of life of about 45 per cent of the global population. So, more research and a deeper understanding of these conditions are extremely essential. One has to remember that for a healthy life, both sleep quality and quantity are important.

What is World Sleep Day? — Restful Sleep

Making a sleeping schedule, you can adhere to may promote religiously restful sleep. However, if you still have trouble getting enough sleep, consider discussing your sleep problems with your doctor. Also Read - Lauren Sanchez Bezos reveals dyslexia struggles that impacted her early TV career: Effects of the learning disorder

What is World Sleep Day? — Sleep-early

Issues to be addressed: Importance of sound, restorative sleep; Consequences of sleep disorders ; Extent of the epidemic; Specific disorders like insomnia and sleep-related breathing disorders.

What is World Sleep Day? — Sleeping-more

Sleep hygiene for adults: • Maintain the same bedtime every day • Do not take alcohol 4 hours before bedtime • Fix a bedtime and an awakening time. • Do not go overboard on coffee • Avoid heavy, spicy food Also Read - Can 'clean eating' harm hormones? Doctor warns restrictive wellness trends may quietly disrupt women’s health

What is World Sleep Day? — Tips-better-sleep

Lack of sleep can decrease your quality of life. So make sure that you don't slack on sleep.

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