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How to Maintain a Healthy Sleep Schedule This Halloween Season

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Healthy Sleep Schedule This Halloween

Halloween is a time for pumpkin carving, dressing up, and of course, scaring. However, it is important to keep your health in mind during the holidays, especially your sleep health.

Studies have shown that scary movies can have both short-term and long-term effects on a person’s life, especially children. In fact, the younger the viewer, the longer the violent or graphic media may provoke symptoms such as night terrors, shaking and obsessive thinking. One in four university-level students can recall a specific scary movie they watched as a child, but probably shouldn’t have.

Younger children are more prone to nightmares, but adults can still experience them. However, they may not be a direct result of the film, but rather the time at which it is watched. As a form of stimuli, movies do not help to turn the brain “off” or ease into a relaxed state. Television and computer screens emit blue light, which reduces melatonin levels and consequently the amount of time someone spends in REM sleep.

In addition, Halloween is a time when delicious treats and candy seem to be everywhere: a coworker’s desk, the supermarket checkout lane, and even the waiting room of the local carwash. Although sugar is not a stimulant that causes hyperactivity, it can still significantly impact sleep by causing fluctuations in blood sugar levels. As with all foods, moderation is key, but in this case, it is also worth considering the time of day when consuming sweets.

Here are some tips to avoid sleep disruptions this Halloween season:

 
  • Don’t watch movies or TV shows right before trying to fall asleep
  • If a movie is too graphic or scary, avoid letting younger children view it
  • Try to keep a consistent bedtime and set an alarm for the same time each morning
  • Avoid overeating refined sugar or processed carbohydrates, especially in the evening

QUESTIONS ABOUT A SLEEP ISSUE? LET’S TALK.

Imtiaz Ahmad, MD, MPH, FCCP

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad is a highly qualified physician, Board Certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. He has been actively serving the community of Lee County, Florida since 2004, with a strong focus on a proactive healthcare approach. Dr. Ahmad has received advanced training from some of the most prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Cornell University, State University of New York at Brooklyn, and the University of Mississippi. SOMNAS is a medical facility that is committed to improving and maintaining the health of patients with sleep disorders. The expert team at SOMNAS is known for their compassionate and high-quality care. They offer unparalleled treatment and care to patients on the Gulf Coast of Florida, ensuring a better and healthier life for them.

Job Title: Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine

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