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To help you sleep better, this Sleep Well Health Issues Magazine tells you about what can affect your sleep, what you can do to sleep better and, in turn, be healthier.

 

 

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This Issue contains useful information on sleep. Getting the proper amount of sleep is an important part of good health.

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Do you have problems sleeping or wake up feeling drowsy? Sleep is an important process our body needs in order to function at a high level. Lack of sleep is a serious issue.

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Being drowsy or sleepy can affect your ability to drive safely. Here are some things you can do to avoid drowsy or sleepy driving.
 SleepenergydrinksEnergy drinks often have large amounts of caffeine and combinations of herbal ingredients. Click here for the real buzz of energy drinks.
SleepmedsNot everyone sleeps well and wakes up feeling rested. For more information on the ABC's of sleep medication, click here.
SleepandsmokingDid you know that people who smoke are more likely to have trouble sleeping compared to non-smokers? Click here for more information.
 SleepshiftworkTo stay healthy, it's important that shift workers learn how to eat well and get the best quality of sleep possible. See the shiftwork ebulletin for more information.
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You may not consider sleep when thinking about the risk factors that play a role in your health. Click here to learn more about why sleep is important to your health.

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Getting the proper amount of sleep each night is important to your overall health.  Find out how much sleep you need.

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Rather than losing sleep worrying about snoring, keep reading to learn more about why people snore and how snoring can be reduced or prevented.

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It’s harder to get a good night’s sleep when you’re overweight or obese. Click here to find our why..

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Have you ever wondered why you don’t need to wake up from a sleep in order to feed yourself? Click here to learn.

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To fit in everything you want to get done, you might be cutting back on the amount of sleep you’re getting.  Learn tips to get the most out of your waking hours.

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Lack of sleep impairs your judgment, decision making, performance, and response time. Drowsy or sleepy driving is a major issue. Learn more to reduce your risk.

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Rene has been a member of the Windsor Assembly Plant wellness committee for 4.5 years.  Click here to read his story.

SleepDiary

To help improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, keep track of your sleeping habits over a period of 1-2 weeks. Click here to download a copy of a sleep diary.

last modified 2010-12-15