A good night’s sleep is about way more than just clocking seven to nine hours in bed each night. The sleep-quality indicators are separate from the National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations for sleep durations for various age groups, released in 2015. Lying awake in bed can create an unhealthy link between your bed and not sleeping, according to the National Sleep Foundation.) Another important indicator of getting good sleep is how you feel when you wake up, and during the day. “Ultimately, a better understanding of sleep quality is key to unlocking sleep health overall,” Cloud said.

Source: Huffington Post January 27, 2017 21:25 UTC