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Are there good ways to get a good night sleep and a good afternoon nap?
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To get a good night : Of sleep - avoid the afternoon map. I am serious. You want to be tired when your retire at night. Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep.
Answered 8/21/2013
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Are naps healthy?: While some studies may suggest that a short nap during the day is beneficial, sleep hygiene recommendations argue against naps as they disrupt our normal 24-hour sleep wake cycle. Better to get higher quality sleep of good duration at night.
Answered 6/12/2016
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