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Recharge refers to sleep, rest, and relaxation, which give you energy. Our bodies need to have enough of these each day so that we can live well and enjoy life. Just as our electronics would

not continue to function if we did not recharge them, our bodies would not either. Recharge refers to sleep, rest, and relaxation, which give you energy. Our bodies need to have enough of

these each day so that we can live well and enjoy life. Just as our electronics would not continue to function if we did not recharge them, our bodies would not either. Rest and relaxation

can lower stress and give you peace. Sleep gives your body time to fix itself and heal, allows your brain to grow and learn, and affects hormone levels needed by your body and mind. SLEEP

The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours a night for adults age 18-64 and 7-8 hours a night for adults age 65 and over. The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person. Not

only does sleep assist our bodies in healing and our brains in learning and growing, it also impacts our performance. People who do not get enough sleep are more likely to cause car

accidents. They have a hard time doing well at school, work, and sports. People who are sleep deprived have trouble remembering things and have more trouble focusing. They are more likely to

feel irritable and grumpy and have less emotional balance.  GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE * Get up and go to sleep at the same time every day. This helps build a routine. * Move your body often.

Regular exercise helps people to feel more rested after sleep. * Eat fresh foods. Your brain needs nutrients so that it can make the chemicals and hormones that help you sleep well. * Keep

the temperature in your bedroom comfortable. Many people sleep better if the bedroom is on the cool side. * Use your bed only for sleep and sex. Do not do work or other stressful activities

in your bed or bedroom. * Keep electrical devices away from your head when you sleep. The bright light from a phone or tablet can lower sleep hormones. Having these devices near you, can

make you more stressed, which also makes it harder to sleep! REST AND RELAXATION Rest and relaxation are things you do while you are awake to help refresh yourself. There are many ways to

rest and relax. Choose things that fit your interests and lifestyles. Some ways to rest and relax include: * Meditate, pray, or make a habit of having a quiet moment. * Allow yourself time

for leisure, creativity, and hobbies or other interests outside of work. * Practice progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery.