Health Tip: Create a Healthy Sleep Environment

(HealthDay News) -- With the correct sleep environment comes the chance of a more serene and restful night's sleep.

The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions toward creating the correct sleep environment:

• Use earplugs to muffle disturbing sounds. Or use a device that emits "white" noise to mask outside sounds.

• Keep your room cool. Don't wear heavy sleepwear if you tend to get too warm.

• Keep your room dark, but make sure you are exposed to plenty of bright light or sunlight during the day.

• Make sure your bed is big enough to promote comfortable sleep, and that your mattress, pillows and blankets are comfortable.

• If your partner snores or has disrupted sleep, devise an arrangement to make sure you both get the sleep you need.