The VERY common problem of insomnia will be discussed and several strategies for improving sleep will be suggested. Lots of interesting tidbits will be presented for you, too. One out of three people experience occasional insomnia. As we age the problem usually gets worse.
Sleep deprivation can be physically and emotionally agonizing and dangerous.
Sleep loss is a factor in some 200,000 automobile accidents per year and numerous industrial accidents, including Three Mile Island and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Sleep is affected by a host of lifestyle and environmental factors. Keep a regular sleep schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at about the same time both on weekdays and weekends. Don't work at falling asleep.