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World Sleep Day 2026: For a healthy body, not only good diet and exercise are enough, but restful sleep is also equally important. With this message today the whole world is celebrating World Sleep Day (World Sleep Day 2026). This day is celebrated every year on the second Friday of March. In the digital age, screen addiction and stress have disturbed our sleep cycle, the serious consequences of which are now visible in health reports.

History of World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day was first started in 2008 by a group of the World Sleep Society. Its main objective was to spread awareness about diseases caused by lack of sleep, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Since then, this day is celebrated every year in March on the Friday before the Vernal Equinox. This day reminds us that sleep is not a luxury but a basic necessity for survival.

Broken sleep is the enemy of the heart.

According to recent medical reports, the risk of cardiac arrest and heart attack increases by 50% in people who wake up repeatedly at night or have rough sleep. When we do not get enough sleep, the level of stress hormone (Cortisol) increases in the body which affects blood pressure and heart rate. Ignoring this problem of frequent sleep disturbances can prove costly for the heart in the future.

Benefits of good sleep

• Deep sleep repairs the brain and improves memory and concentration.
• While sleeping, our body produces disease fighting cells.
• Taking adequate sleep improves metabolism and prevents unnecessary hunger.

Sleeping woman (Ms. Freepik)

tips to sleep quickly

If you are unable to sleep even after trying repeatedly, then you can include some easy methods in your routine. These tips can help you get a good and deep sleep.

• 20-20-20 rule

Switch off mobile and laptop completely at least 20 minutes before sleeping. Blue light from screens causes sleeplessness.

• sleep schedule

Set the same time to sleep and wake up every day. This maintains the biological clock of the body.

• stay away from caffeine

Do not consume tea or coffee after 6 pm. Nicotine and caffeine keep the brain stimulated.

• deep breath

Lying on the bed, take deep breaths and exhale 10 times. It calms the nervous system and takes the brain into sleep mode.

• sleeping environment

Keep the bedroom dark and the temperature slightly cool. Light music or reading a book may also be helpful.

World Sleep Day makes us aware that the quality of sleep determines the quality of life. In such a situation, take a pledge today itself that you will not compromise on your sleep.