{"id":27796,"date":"2024-02-19T23:16:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T17:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/sleep-expert-on-why-people-should-prioritize-sleep-quality-over-quantity\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T23:16:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T17:46:18","slug":"sleep-expert-on-why-people-should-prioritize-sleep-quality-over-quantity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/sleep-expert-on-why-people-should-prioritize-sleep-quality-over-quantity\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>When it comes to maintaining heart health, it&#8217;s not just <span class=\"link\">how long<\/span> you sleep \u2014 it&#8217;s <span class=\"link\">how well you sleep that matters<\/span> equally, if not more, said Dr. Shelby Harris, a behavioral sleep psychologist and clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health as well,&#8221; Harris told &#8220;CBS Mornings&#8221; in an interview during\u00a0American Heart Month.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Harris said the body&#8217;s balance of ghrelin and leptin, hormones that regulate hunger, is also disrupted by poor sleep, leading to increased consumption of high-sugar and high-fat foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"newsletter_signup \">\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-newsletter-widget embed--float-none embed--size-large embed--type-iframe\" data-ads=\"{\" wordcount=\"\">\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Sleep disorders like <span class=\"link\">sleep apnea<\/span> and insomnia are closely linked to heart health. Sleep apnea, characterized by snoring and breathing pauses, affects both men and women, though women are evaluated less frequently for it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Strategies for <span class=\"link\">improving sleep quality<\/span> include limiting alcohol and caffeine intake, reducing screen time before bed and managing how much liquid you drink before bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Once you have better quality then we try to work on the quantity of sleep possible,&#8221; Harris said.<\/p>\n<p>For those struggling to achieve a longer <span class=\"link\">sleep duration<\/span>, getting a good quality amount of sleep but shorter is ideal when you first are trying to tackle this goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For some people, I might have them go to bed later and then I might slowly have them go to bed earlier over time as opposed to that shifting back and forth. Because that can create a lot of problems for people as well,&#8221; she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Harris said that sleeping pills and aids are not ideal for most people, but said cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia may offer an alternative solution to medication.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She said most people try four to eight sessions of the therapy and if that doesn&#8217;t work, then she would recommend sleeping aids.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You work on not just the hygiene but you work on the timing of sleep. \u2026 We work on thoughts about sleep, a lot of people put pressure on themselves to sleep and they worry about what&#8217;s going to happen if they don&#8217;t sleep and so we work on that aspect,&#8221; she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Harris said dietary choices also play a role in a good night&#8217;s sleep. She said people should avoid consuming large or heavy meals, such as a big dinner, before going to bed.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, opting for a small, light snack that includes a mix of protein and carbohydrates can be beneficial. &#8220;That&#8217;s a really good mix to help you throughout the night so you don&#8217;t wake up hungry, which a lot of people do as well,&#8221; said Harris.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- data-recirc-source=\"queryly\" --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"component list recirculation component--type-recirculation \">\n<p><h3 class=\"component__title\">More from CBS News<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><!-- tags --><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-author\">\n    Analisa Novak<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-author__bio\">\n<div class=\"content-author__image\">\n<p>        <span class=\"img \"><img alt=\"1641584064102.jpg \" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2024\/01\/12\/72c94255-c000-4fc1-a24c-9df76a6edbf0\/thumbnail\/80x80\/991c33ff167156ee566b2820c3d1ccda\/1641584064102.jpg?v=2a01790210e495d24a119503c08f840d 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2024\/01\/12\/72c94255-c000-4fc1-a24c-9df76a6edbf0\/thumbnail\/160x160\/c427b85db5b8901b8544dbed8cac4dea\/1641584064102.jpg?v=2a01790210e495d24a119503c08f840d 2x\"\/><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-author__full-information\">\n<p class=\"content-author__text\">Analisa Novak is a content producer for CBS News and the Emmy-award-winning &#8220;CBS Mornings.&#8221; Based in Chicago, she specializes in covering live events and exclusive interviews for the show. 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