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A 34-year-old male asked:

I tried everything i could for sleep, sleep pills, heart function, blood work, sleep studies and many more, what else could i do to fix my sleep?

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Dr. Katherine Caldwell
Dr. Katherine Caldwellanswered
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
Sleep hygiene: Check the National Sleep Foundation website for more tips on good sleep hygiene: https://sleepfoundation.org. Avoid caffeine after noon, and avoid alcohol in the evening. Set regular sleep/wake times and stick to them. No screen time 1 hr prior to bedtime. No screens in the bedroom. Dark, quiet room. Get pets to sleep elsewhere. Shower before bed to raise body temp. Exercise early in the day.
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