Title: Sleeping Less: What to Do about It
Source: Yahoo! Health
Author: David Neubauer, M.D.
Date: October 17, 2008
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Sleeping Less: What to Do about It
Excerpt:
Generally, it has been assumed that the need for sleep does not decrease with age, but rather
that other factors gradually come to interfere with our ability to sleep through the night.
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Talking points
What are some tips the author offers for getting bette sleep at night?
Do you agree with his suggestions? Have you tried them?
Have you ever had trouble falling asleep at night?
If a friend has insomnia, or can't fall asleep, what would you advise him/her?
Do you agree that certain behaviors or foods may prevent you from sleeping well?
What types of things might help you sleep better?
What are some good ways to relax at the end of the day?
How many hours of sleep do you recommend? Are they different for adults, children, the elderly?
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psychiatric
deterioration
disrupt
elderly
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maximal
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bedtime
adrenaline
caffeine(ated)
alcoholic
beverage(s)
biological
refresh(ing)
puzzle
accrue(d)
influence(s)
impressive
factor(s)
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Expressions
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shed (some) light on
white noise
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