Wake-up to managing poor sleep

Guidelines recommend at least seven hours of sleep nightly for most healthy adults. But instead of fixating on a specific number of hours, experts suggest people focus on how well they sleep, also known as sleep quality. Improving sleep quality starts with recognizing the factors contributing to poor sleep. One way is for people to keep a sleep diary for one to two weeks to record details of their sleep experience. Afterward, they can review the information to identify any patterns that may be affecting their sleep and make adjustments.