{"id":7853,"date":"2025-06-28T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7853"},"modified":"2025-06-28T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T20:30:00","slug":"tips-to-recharge-your-brain-and-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7853","title":{"rendered":"Tips to recharge your brain and body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2025-06-28T20:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<p>Just as our phones and devices need recharging to keep working, so do we. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/?s=Recharge\">Recharge<\/a>\u201d means giving your body and brain the rest, sleep and relaxation it needs to restore energy and function at its best.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get enough sleep<\/h2>\n<p>Without daily rest, we can\u2019t fully enjoy life or stay healthy. Sleep allows the body to repair itself, supports brain development and learning, and helps regulate vital hormones.<\/p>\n<p>The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours a night for adults aged 18-64 and 7-8 hours a night for adults aged 65 and over. The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep affects performance. People who don\u2019t get enough sleep are more likely to get into accidents, have trouble remembering and focusing, feel grumpy and irritable, and have trouble focusing.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips for staying well-rested:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get up and go to sleep at the same time every day. This helps build a routine.<\/li>\n<li>Move your body often. Regular exercise helps people to feel more rested after sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Eat fresh foods. Your brain needs nutrients so that it can make the chemicals and hormones that help you sleep well.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortable. Many people sleep better if the bedroom is on the cool side.<\/li>\n<li>Use your bed only for sleep and sex. Do not do work or other stressful activities in your bed or bedroom.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rest and relax<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways to rest and relax. Choose things that fit your interests and lifestyles. Here are some possibilities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meditate, pray or make a habit of having a quiet moment.<\/li>\n<li>Allow yourself time for leisure, creativity and hobbies or other interests outside of work.<\/li>\n<li>Practice progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery.<\/li>\n<li>Spend time with friends and family.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a regular digital and social media break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being intentional about how we recharge can greatly impact our physical and mental health, so make some time today to give yourself the rest you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Want other ways to give your body the attention it deserves? VA offers support for all aspects of your body through programs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">MOVE<\/a>!, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Nutrition &amp; Food Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veterantraining.va.gov\/sleep101\/index.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep 101<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/wholehealth\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/140807\/tips-to-recharge-your-brain-and-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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