Sleep is important for both your short-term and your long-term health. Your mood, memory, and energy levels are better when you’ve slept well. Sleep also decreases the risk of many serious health issues, including heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.
Many people would like to get better sleep, but find that it’s sometimes challenging to fall asleep. In the US, more than 1 in 7 adults have trouble falling asleep every night or on most nights.
If you regularly get into bed and then find it tough to fall asleep, there’s a simple technique that may help. Research has shown that taking a hot shower or bath late in the evening can help you to fall asleep faster.