A new approach to getting a good night’s sleep

Some people will try just about anything to get a good night’s sleep.  The latest new idea is to wear sunglasses two hours before going to bed to tell your biological clock that this is now the end of the day.  Edison knew that his light bulb would cause sleep-deprivation and it has.  We have artificial light sources available to us 24 hours a day and now, we have the lure of all of those digital devices pinging away.  In addition, people who don’t get enough natural light exposure during the day are robbing their brains of important clues to regulate metabolism and sleep.  This may be more important to the aging population than it is for the twenty-somethings, so as you age, be more diligent about the quality of your sleep.  There’s a strong link between poor sleep and dementia.  Have the best life possible, put on those shades and get some sleep!