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Children and Sleep: Overview

Children need sleep, but they often fight bedtime. Parents are...

Alcohol and Your Sleep

Drinking alcohol, whether for socializing, relaxation, or through...

Men's Sleep

Men, like all adults, need eight hours of sleep to keep their body at...

The Science of Sleep: The Rhythms of Sleep, Part I: The Clock and the Drive

We all know that some of us like to sleep late, while others like to...

Prescription Drugs and Your Sleep

Prescription drugs to aid sleep as well as those intended for other...

Eight Straight Sleep Polls

Do you think you might have a sleep problem? Take our sleep problem quiz, then compare your responses.

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EightStraight Sleepologist

Q: Having a hard time falling asleep

~ Beth Elhard

A: There are may be several reasons for this, perusing the eightstraight.com forums may help you better identify your cause, or post more general information about your lifestyle for further help.

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Sleep Tips

Sleep Tip #1

Research shows that dreaming helps us retain things we’ve recently learned.

Sleep Tip #2

Data shows that people consider a good night’s sleep as the most important element in their overall health and well-being. In one study, 97% percent agreed that “a good night’s sleep is essential to quality of life.” (SleepSavvy April 2008, p. 16)

Sleep Tip #3

45% of Americans say they are not getting enough sleep – that’s up from 37% in 2000 and 36% in 2004

Sleep Tip #4

Caffeine is often used as a quick fix to sleepiness, but it only masks symptoms and makes getting real rest more difficult.

Sleep Tip #5

While drinking can seem relaxing, alcohol actually interrupts healthy sleep patterns.

Sleep Tip #6

Don't eat or drink too much near bedtime.

Sleep Tip #7

Regular exercise can help your body regulate its internal biological clock. But don’t exercise too close to bedtime- allow a minimum of three hours between workouts and heading to bed.

Sleep Tip #8

Regular rituals at bedtime cue your body that it is time to unwind, and help to relax you in preparation for sleep.

Sleep Tip #9

As many as 30 to 50% of adults snore, and the percentage increases with age.

Sleep Tip #10

Snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as sleep apnea.

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