Life Kit: Health How to recover from a bad night of sleep
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Nov 5, 2024 
Dr. Ravi Isola, a pulmonary critical care doctor at UCLA, and Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director at the North Dakota Center for Sleep, share crucial insights on recovering from a bad night's sleep. They debunk common recovery myths like sleeping in or relying on caffeine. Instead, they suggest practical strategies like improving sleep hygiene, managing stress, and creating a calming sleep environment. The duo also discusses the nuances of insomnia and how life circumstances can affect sleep quality, reassuring listeners that occasional sleeplessness is normal.
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Defining a Bad Night's Sleep
- A bad night's sleep is when you wake up feeling unrested and tired.
- Adults generally need seven to nine hours, but individual needs vary.
Types of Sleep Problems
- Insomnia varies; some struggle to fall asleep, others to stay asleep.
- Sleep apnea, affecting 10-20% of Americans, disrupts breathing and raises health risks.
Insomnia is Normal
- Occasional insomnia is normal and expected in adult life.
- It might affect your mood and energy, but don't overthink it.