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7 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep

Posted: 01/ 6/2012 8:14 am
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Having difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep? Here are some tips to help you get a good night's rest.

1. Turn Off All Electronics At Least 30 Minutes Before Bed
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In a perfect world, you would shut your phone, iPad, laptop, desktop, television, etc. off one hour before bed. But let's start with a half-hour first. The light that emits from your iPad keeps your brain awake, according to sleep researchers.


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Here's to getting a good night's rest!

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Having difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep? Here are some tips to help you get a good night's rest. How can you tell if you're sleep-deprived? Here's a helpful quiz. Here's to gettin...
Having difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep? Here are some tips to help you get a good night's rest. How can you tell if you're sleep-deprived? Here's a helpful quiz. Here's to gettin...
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raypapo
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01:16 AM on 01/09/2012
I worked my arse off at work today for 9 hours, and it's 1 am and I have to work at 8 am tomorrow. Go figure. Didn't take a nap, didn't watch tv, but I have been on the Internet for 6 hours now. I hate being obsessed with surfing. I am banning the net from now on. Technology can really be bad and detrimental to you health. Good bye, HP!
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WilmaJune
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12:56 AM on 01/08/2012
Same old tired beliefs They are wrong. Sleeping is mostly psychological. Do not go to bed until you are tired. Figure out how many hours of sleep you need. For instance, Friday and Saturday night go to bed at the same time. When you wake up, note the hours you need to sleep and adjust your schedule. Learn to recognize normal night sounds. Allowing some light in the room is helpful if you need to get up in the night.
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MikeDavidson702
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08:59 PM on 01/07/2012
What works for me ..

1) I don't have anything plugged into any of the outlets in my room. The plasma tv is wired through the wall of an opposite room 10" from our bed. Reducing emf's helps with sleep.
2) Don't watch tv before going to bed. Tv is for instructional videos for me and the wife so to speak. Read 30 minutes before going to bed.
3) Drink glass for warm milk with a fist full of mixed nuts to give my immune system some fuel to repair damage while I sleep.
4) This one is most important, never go to sleep until you talk with your partner and end the day on a positive note or happy ending if you will.
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06:52 PM on 01/06/2012
My brother got me a 1.5 inch memory foam pad for Christmas to put on my mattress, I haven't slept so soundly in years.
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Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.
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03:18 PM on 01/07/2012
Nice! Your brother gives great Christmas presents!
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