10 Ways to Get Better Sleep (and Maybe Cure Your Insomnia)

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By Lindsay Lyon

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Get some shut-eye.

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Trying to get to sleep can be a nightmarish affair for people who experience insomnia—trouble falling or staying asleep. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in 3 adults suffers occasional bouts of insomnia, while for 1 in 10, it's a chronic problem. But prescription sleep aids may not always be the answer. Here are some things to try first:

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I have sleepless night what can i do to overcome

Idowu king 12:07AM March 19, 2012

thanks

mimi theriot of LA 11:59PM January 19, 2012

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