  Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, but the stress of the pandemic has led to sleep problems, with data suggesting a 37% increase in clinical insomnia compared to pre-pandemic rates.
If you've been stress eating sweets for the last year, this habit may be causing sleep issues. A diet that's high in added sugars is linked with lighter, less restorative sleep. To help you sleep better, consider how often sugary foods and drinks show up on your menu and take steps to reduce them. Added sugars are often found in cereals, granola bars, condiments, breads, yogurt and plant-based milks.
Follow the link to find out how another pandemic habit – drinking more alcohol – can impact your sleep.
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