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How to get a good 8 hours of sleep?

Q: how to get a good 8 hours of sleep?

Use good sleep: hygiene. 1. Keep regular bed &amp; wakening time (includes weekends). Get up same time daily. 2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath or shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress &amp; pillows. 4. Use bedroom only for sleep &amp; sex. Put work materials, computers, &amp; TVs in another room. 5. Finish eating at least.

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Use good sleep: hygiene. 1. Keep regular bed & wakening time (includes weekends). Get up same time daily. 2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath or shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress & pillows. 4. Use bedroom only for sleep & sex. Put work materials, computers, & TVs in another room. 5. Finish eating at least.

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Answered 5/17/2014

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How to get a good 8 hours of sleep?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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