Sweet dreams, quality rest restore good health FROM Monday to Thursday, Tod, a software engineer, works well into the night on a difficult and urgent task. The next day, he drinks a lot of strong tea and coffee to stay awake. Tod's experience is not unusual in today's fast paced work world. Many workers find themselves staying up late in offices or in front of computers several nights a week. Fatigue caused by lack of sleep is a common condition for these workers, which can lead to more serious health problems.
Doctors say the average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
Sleep is the best way to recover from mental and physical fatigue after a day of hard work or study. Doctors have some suggestions for getting the sleep you need. Maintain a regular schedule. Go to bed and get up at fixed times. Take a warm shower before going to bed to relax tense muscles and reduce stress.