Sleep is a problem for many people. Insomnia causes levels of anxiety that make many people dread going to bed. Medication may be one solution, but there are others. Have you ever thought that app promises can really be more than just promises? There is an app that claims it can help you sleep and there is a study that proves it.
creators of Sleep Reset mobile app He claims that it can help people sleep longer (and better) without the use of medication.
These types of apps usually bring breathing and meditation exercises, as well as relaxing sounds, which help users reduce stress and anxiety, which can really contribute to a better night's sleep. However, how can app creators prove this to even the most skeptical?
Study shows effectiveness of sleep app
A group of researchers from the University of Arizona's Sleep and Health Research Program, some of whom also serve as medical advisors to the company, published an article in the journal. boundaries in sleep. The article details the results of a 12-week program that, using the Sleep Reset app, apparently increased participants' average sleep time by 44 minutes.
Those who sleep less than six hours a night increase their sleep time by 85 minutes. Some of them may have improved their timing because they had fallen asleep much earlier.
The article notes that participants who typically stayed awake for 30 minutes before falling asleep were able to reduce that time by 53%. Those who usually spent an hour trying to fall asleep were able to reduce their waking time by 41%. Meanwhile, those who woke up more than three times during the night had two times less nocturnal awakenings. The investigators also revealed that nearly half of the participants stopped using sleep medications after completing the program.
The study included 564 participants (65% female) between the ages of 30 and 60 who followed a standardized approach for three months. They used the Sleep Reset app correctly throughout the entire period, and received personalized recommendations and feedback via in-app text messages. They also used the app's sleep diary, mindfulness exercises, and progress tracker. To use sleep reset, the user needs to answer a series of questions about what type of sleep they are experiencing and what are their main problems. Users must also define their own goals, such as whether they want to feel more rested or stay younger.
The goal is to sleep more and better
A healthy lifestyle, good nutrition, physical exercise, as well as keeping your mind off devices like your smartphone before bed are all good practices to try to improve the quality of your sleep. Have you ever thought of changing your smartphone an hour before bedtime to read a book?
If you need extra motivation, now might be the right time to install this app and start following the recommendations. Good afternoon!
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