3 Best Tips to Sleep in Baby Boomers

We have always known that a good night's sleep makes us feel very good. But now, thanks to innumerable studies, we are beginning to understand exactly how bad for us a bad dream can be.

Chronic sleep deprivation and poor sleep patterns can contribute to anything from depression to diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

Unfortunately, this knowledge was not available for the baby boom generation. Sleeping for them was often seen as something to omit. And burning the candle at both ends was often seen as the norm rather than the exception.

As they move between 50 and 60 years and begin to look towards their retirement, many have developed sleep habits so poor that it can be difficult to make the most of the freedom that life after work will offer.

For any sleepless baby boomer who reads this, below are 3 super quick tips to sleep better.

1. Maintain a regular routine at bedtime

We are creatures of habit and our body loves, I mean love, routine. Going to bed at the same time every night and respecting our circadian rhythms, helps our bodies to think when to enter a state of drowsiness.

2. Go for a light diet

Too much artificial light at night wreaks havoc on the production of melatonin in our bodies, the hormone that controls our body's clock and tells us when to sleep.

Anything that mimics daylight, such as too bright bedroom lights or the unpleasant blue light emitted by our laptops and smartphones is a problem. The solution is simple: replace bright lights with lamps or dimmers and prohibit screens one hour before bedtime.

3. Make it darker

When the bedroom light is turned off, the room should be completely dark. As simple as that. If the light pollution seeps from the side of the curtains, it's time to get new curtains.

If that sounds a bit expensive now, opt for the low-cost alternative and wear an eye mask. They may not be the most fashionable but they are effective. And sleeping in a properly dark room will have an immediate impact on both the amount and quality of sleep an individual receives.

There you have it, three simple and easy to implement sleep hacks that will help you drop and stay asleep longer.