Read this and fall asleep

A good night’s sleep is hard to come by these days, just ask Cam Newton of the Patriots. He admitted he’s logging less than 5 hours of sleep a night.

Your job, the pandemic, the election, unemployment, kids Zooming to school, elderly parents locked up while they await the coronavirus vaccine — it’s all making us toss and turn deep into the night. Here are a few tips from sleep experts that may help:

■ Try to clock between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Babies, young children, and teens need even more sleep. People over 65 should also get 7 to 8 hours per night.

■ Set a goal and devise a plan to meet it and stick to it, even on weekends.

■ Try a before-bed routine to ease into sleep.

■ Try to exercise during the day.

■ Your mattress, pillow and bedding should make you feel comfortable.

■ Limit light and sound (i.e., a blaring TV) to help nod off.

■ Bedroom temperature and aroma can help. ■ Unplug from laptops and smartphones at least 30 minutes before bed.

■ Stop drinking caffeine or alcohol an hour or more before bed.

■ Restrict activities in your bed to just sleep and sex.

The CDC reports almost one-third of Americans get less than six hours of sleep. That comes with risks:

■ Sleep deprivation increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

■ It is also linked to reduced immune function, weight gain, greater risk of falls and accidents.

■ Prolonged sleep deprivation affects memory and cognitive functions.

■ If you have serious sleeping issues, call a doctor.