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Awake at 3 am? Strategies to help you to get back to sleep

It's 3:00 in the morning — far too early to get up for the day. But you can't get back to sleep because your mind keeps rehashing past and future worries — and fretting that you're going to be exhausted all day long. Sound familiar? Known as sleep-maintenance insomnia, this common problem often crops up in mid-life.

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When you wake up in the morning, are you refreshed and ready to go, or groggy and grumpy? For many people, the second scenario is all too common. This report describes the latest in sleep research, including information about the numerous health conditions and medications that can interfere with normal sleep, as well as prescription and over-the-counter medications used to treat sleep disorders. Most importantly, you’ll learn what you can do to get the sleep you need for optimal health, safety, and well-being.

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•	Sleep mechanics
•	Sleep throughout life
•	Dangers of sleep deprivation
•	SPECIAL SECTION: Practical tips for sounder sleep
•	Medical conditions that disrupt sleep
•	... and more!