Get Ready to Optimize Your Sleep With UK HR Health and Wellness and Work-Life
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2021) — Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Do you find yourself tired during the day?
Getting sufficient sleep not only reduces drowsiness, it can also help lessen stress and anxiety; improve performance at work and school; lower your risk for health problems such as diabetes, weight issues and heart disease; and even improve your immune response.
University of Kentucky Human Resources Health and Wellness and Work-life are offering a four-week online series that will look at how various aspects of our lives affect the quality of our sleep.
“Optimizing Your Sleep” begins Thursday, July 8, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Each week, experts will discuss topics including sleep habits and environment, how physical activity and nutrition affect sleep and the connection between sleep and mental health.
UK employees also have free access to the Sleeprate app, a tool for evaluating and improving your sleep habits (normally $9.99 per month). Sleeprate can be used with or without a wearable device such as a Fitbit, Garmin or Apple Watch. For more information about how to download and use the app, visit the better sleep page.
Join in for a holistic approach to better rest through “Optimizing Your Sleep.” You can register here.
As a UK employee, Health and Wellness and Work-life services are available if you would like to speak with a health coach or therapist about ongoing sleep issues or other areas of your life that impact your well-being.
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