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Life - Health & Fitness

Monday, Jan. 05, 2009

Stress-free sleep

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Does concern for the economy have you tossing and turning? Stress can have a big impact on how well you sleep. To help you reclaim some of those zzz's, try these suggestions from the NYU Sleep Institute:

Adjust your environment by darkening the room, adding some white noise (soothing sounds such as the ocean, rain or crickets) or blocking out noise entirely with earplugs.

Do a little yoga before bed to relax and gain balance.

Lie in bed and breathe slowly, allowing your abdomen and chest muscles to relax.

Imagine a pleasant scene and focus on the details. Create a pleasant history about it.