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Please provide some do's and don'ts on sleeping better.

31 doctors weighed in across 22 answers

Stick: Stick to a sleep schedule. Keep regular hours—even on the weekends.

Answered 10/26/2015

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

The: The light from phones/computer screens can stimulate your brain. Avoid these within 1 hour of bed.

Answered 10/17/2015

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Ignore: Don't watch tv while in bed. Use your bed just to sleep or have intimacy.

Answered 5/3/2014

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Ignore: Caffeine could be keeping you awake. As your body ages, effects change. Stop caffeine at noon.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Dr. Steven Watry answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ignore: No Caffiene for 4 hours before bed.. Take 30 min walk, then warm shower - your partner will apprecia.

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Moneil Patel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ignore: Do not watch television prior to bed, no caffeine/sodas. Warm milk may help.

Answered 7/17/2014

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Ignore: Melatonin can be very helpful in re-setting your sleep/wake cycle.

Answered 12/11/2014

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Ignore: Narrow down what part of sleep is disturbed. Falling asleep? Staying asleep? Non-restorative sleep?

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Use the bedroom for sleep and sex only. No lights, TV or reading in bed. No exercising before bed.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Ignore: Do: keep room dark and cool. Don't over stimulate or exercise too late into the evening!

Answered 5/17/2016

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Use the bedroom for sleep only (and sexy time). Your mind will associate the bedroom with sleep.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Ignore: Turn off all lighting. Set a sleep schedule. Change pillows. Turn off TV and music.. Deep breathing.

Answered 1/11/2015

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Ignore: No screens at least 30 minutes before sleep. A dark cool room helps as well.

Answered 6/13/2015

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Dr. Julian Raffoul answered

Specializes in General Practice

Invest: Invest in a quality mattress and sleep in a dark, cool room. Tired? Sleep early, don't sleep in!

Answered 7/10/2015

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Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Turn off all electronics and stop "screen time" at least one hour before you want to sleep.

Answered 8/17/2015

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Ignore: Have a consistent bedtime. Avoid tv and computer 1 hr before bedtime. Protein can help you sleep.

Answered 11/29/2015

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Ignore: Don't lie there and think about sleeping: get up then return to bed only when sleepy. no sleeping-in.

Answered 12/26/2015

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Dr. Leyla Brusatori answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Using: Using a sleep app with ambient sound can help ensure a peaceful "fall" to sleep.

Answered 2/6/2016

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Make: Make sure to sleep at least 7 solid hours every night. This is the minimum recommended for adults.

Answered 3/1/2016

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Dr. Robert Shapiro answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: Do make sure that your bedroom is at a comfortable temperature for you.

Answered 4/22/2016

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Ignore: Put away all devices, computers, laptops, etc.. take 1 hour to wind down before trying to sleep.

Answered 10/22/2017

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Ignore: Dim lights 30 min before bed, if must read and no paper books, your gadgets are Dimable.

Answered 5/14/2018

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