Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Sleep Secrets: How to Get a Good Night's Rest
Keep a Sleep Diary, Use a White Noise Machine and Drink Warm Milk Instead of Alcohol
By Laura Zaccaro and Kelly Harold
Feb. 21, 2011

Is there anything worse than tossing and turning when you really need some sleep?

Ten percent of Americans have chronic sleep problems, and up to 35 percent have occasional difficulty with sleep, according to the University of Pennsylvania Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program.

But there are some simple things you can do to make it easier to settle down for the night. The new issue of "Prevention" magazine has some great sleep solutions, and the magazine's editor-in-chief, Diane Salvatore, visited "GMA" to talk about them.

Top Tips For Better Sleep:



  • Keep to a set schedule

  • Maintain a sleep diary

  • Avoid bedtimes exercise

  • Chamomile and other relaxing teas

  • White noise

  • Block light

Read the rest of the article here.

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