- A new study links money worries to poor sleep.
- Financial stress makes it hard to relax at bedtime.
- Many people lie awake and feel tense at night.
- They replay work problems and plan the next day.
- The study followed National Guard members for nine months.
- Participants told researchers about stress and sleep three times.
- Scientists used wrist devices and self reports to measure sleep.
- Bedtime stress led to more insomnia and daytime tiredness.
- Employers can help with pay and benefits.
- People can try regular sleep times and less phone use.
Difficult words
- worry — To feel anxious about something.worries
- stress — A feeling of worry or pressure.
- tiredness — The feeling of being sleepy or not having energy.
- important — Having great value or significance.
- improve — To make something better.
- quality — How good or bad something is.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel when you don't sleep well?
- What steps do you take to improve your sleep?
- Why is good sleep important for you?
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