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Insomniac

How to become sleep savvy.
by Gayle Greene PhD
Gayle Greene is a professor at Scripps College, the author of Insomniac, and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. See full bio
November 19, 2009

How to Get the Sleep You Need Part 2

"If you can't sleep, get out of bed and do something else"-this is advice we hear all the time. Not for me: when I get up and turn on the light, I'm up for the night. I do much better listening to a recorded book, which lets me lie quietly in the dark but gets my mind onto someone else's story. Read More

November 5, 2009

How to Get the Sleep You Need

Those of us who have trouble sleeping get tired of hearing the same old advice, the same half dozen rules. We read them everywhere. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and big meals late at night. Don't exercise or engage in stimulating activities near bedtime, such as reading or watching TV in bed. Read More

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For many of us, sleep is the sweet balm that soothes and restores us after a long day of work and play. But for those for whom sleep is elusive or otherwise troubled, the issue is far more fraught. Most people, at some point in their lives, experience difficulty falling asleep.

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