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THE BRAIN HEALTH GUIDE
better sleep with these easy, no-nonsense ideas for better sleep.

• Upgrade your mattress. Your mattress may be
triggering allergies that are wreaking havoc with your
sleep. If your mattress is more than seven years old, it
may be time to replace it. Dust mites hiding deep in CHAPTER 5
mattresses are common sources of asthma and allergies.
say 'no' To sTress
• Cool down. Turn the thermostat down to the mid-60s
when you go to bed. Studies have shown that a cool
bedroom helps induce sleep.
"growing old is mandaTory;
• Wear socks. Now that your bedroom is cooler, put on growing up is opTional." — Chili davis
a pair of socks. The American Journal of Physiology
suggests wearing socks to bed to promote better sleep.
Our feet are often colder than the rest of the body
so wearing socks helps blood vessels in our feet stay
dilated resulting in better sleep.

• Scratch the screen time. Calm the brain before going
to bed. Avoid reading, writing and checking email on
your electronic devices before bedtime and don’t watch
TV right before you close your eyes.

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