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Are Sleep Aids Safe?

by Stephanie Romero

Do you rely on sleep aids to help you sleep? You might be wondering if sleep aids are safe. I will readily admit that I depend on them on a weekly basis. Most of the time I feel sleep-deprived, some of that is brought on by me and some of that is due to my body going through changes.

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Losing Sleep to Popcorn Brain

by Aimee Amodio

Do you ever find your mind too active to sleep? Maybe you're turning one problem over and over in your head... or maybe your thoughts are pinging from one topic to another, racing along merrily while the rest of you desperately wants to rest.

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More Proof that Exercise Helps You Sleep

by Aimee Amodio

This message couldn't come at a better time for me: I've been having a hard time falling asleep. Bedtime comes and I'm tired (or so I think) -- but then I sit there staring at the ceiling for a good hour before shuffling off to snoozeland. Maybe more exercise is the answer.

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Do Athletes Sleep Better than Non-Athletes?

by Aimee Amodio

Having trouble sleeping? If you tend to be an object at rest more often than an object in motion, that might be part of the problem. A study from the University of Basel in Switzerland looked specifically at teen athletes in their study on exercise and sleep.

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When Nightmares Attack

by Aimee Amodio

I've always had rather vivid dreams -- or at least been very good at remembering my dreams. Sometimes, this is a good thing. A dream inspired my first published piece of fiction. Sometimes, this is a bad thing...

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Night Terrors vs. Nightmares

by Aimee Amodio

I've always had vivid dreams: happy ones, sad ones, nightmares, weird ones, dreams that eventually got turned into stories. But every once in a while, a dream leaves me in an absolute panic.

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Five Quick Fixes for Snoring (and One Slow Fix)

by Aimee Amodio

Experts estimate that nearly half of all adults snore. Are you one of them? Are you troubled by snoring (your own or your bed mate's)? My mom used to snore -- loud enough that I could hear her from my room with the door closed.

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The Colors of Sleep

by Aimee Amodio

Studies have shown that color can have an impact on your mood. If you're having trouble sleeping, the colors in your bedroom may make a difference. Green can create feelings of peace and serenity that might make it easier to slow down and sleep.

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Nocturnal Leg Cramps

by Aimee Amodio

Have you ever had a leg cramp wake you out of a sound sleep? Not the best way to wake up! Why does this happen sometimes? Even when we sleep, our bodies are still in motion. We roll over, we fight for the blankets, we stretch.

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When Your Medication Causes Sleep Problems

by Aimee Amodio

When I was trying to clear up my clogged ear, I picked up a variety of decongestants to try. My family doctor suggested traditional Sudafed -- made with pseudoephedrine, which can be hard to get in some areas. The Sudafed worked, but caused a different problem: I had trouble sleeping.

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