How to Sleep Better: Experts Share Their Tips

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, you're not alone. In fact, according to a study by the CDC, on a regular basis. We've established that sleep is —it's recommended to have at least seven hours or more to maintain healthy brain function and physical health.

But when you're not getting adequate rest due to waking up in the middle of the night, it can lead to frustration and anxiety.

Not only are you awake, but you're doing the dreaded dance of “How much shut-eye can I get if I doze off at this exact moment?” or “Should I just stay up?” Janet Kennedy, PhD, a clinical psychologist and founder of is here to reassure you that, “night waking is normal." But if your night waking is frequent and becoming an issue, there are some factors that you may want to look into such as hormone levels. “Progesterone helps us to stay asleep and when those levels fluctuate at different stages of the month or of life (think: pregnancy or menopause), night waking can be more prevalent and prolonged,” Kennedy says.

Another common time to wake in the middle of the night is when your blood sugar drops.Shirin Peters, MD, an internal medicine specialist and founder of in New York City, agrees and even says that night waking can come in patterns. "Many people find themselves waking up at the same time each night," she says.In fact, according to the , 35% of people regularly wake up at 4 A.M.