When it comes to sleep, both quantity and quality matter. Sadly, one-third of Americans are not getting the recommended minimum of 7 hours of sleep, and fewer are sleeping well. If you are one of these people, you may wish to sleep in your own bed. This may sound sacrilegious if you are married, but many couples have found they sleep longer and deeper when they sleep apart. After intimacy and retiring to separate bedrooms, couples find that they appreciate each other more once they reunite in the morning. If you need to improve your sleep, you may wish to give this a trial run for 30 days.
Sleeping apart may improve your health
Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a highly regarded and sought-after physician whose medical expertise has been shaped by extensive education and refined over 39 years of clinical practice. His work centers on unlocking the science of longevity enhancement and helping people with cancer find a clearer path toward resolution. His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of cutting-edge research. Despite the demands of a busy medical practice, Dr. Thomas devotes 20–30 hours a week outside the office to reviewing the latest scientific literature and consulting with leading scientists to identify promising treatments. He shares his evidence-based insights at ThomasHealthBlog.com and in his forthcoming book, “Healthier After 50: A Smarter Path to Aging Well,” which will distill decades of clinical wisdom into a practical guide for living healthier, happier, and longer. Dr. Thomas can be reached at info@healthyandstrong.com.