About Healthy Monday: Sleep More Soundly Tonight

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Healthy Monday From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About Healthy Monday Editor A good night's sleep carries some great health benefits. A bad night's sleep, unfortunately, can contribute to poor health and additional stress in many ways. This week, make it a point to prioritize sleep by learning more about healthy sleep, and by making changes to ensure that you're getting the best shuteye possible. Once you feel the difference that a truly restful night's sleep can make, you'll be motivated to keep getting the quality sleep you deserve. -Elizabeth Scott Understanding Sleep How much sleep do you need? What are the most common types of sleep disorders? How can sleep affect your health and longevity? There is a lot to know about sleep, and About.com's sleep disorders site has the information you need to know. Search Related Topics:  longevity boosters  lifestyle change  energy creation How Stress Sabotages Sleep We all have stress in our lives. Unmanaged stress can affect sleep in many ways, however, so it is good to understand what to watch, and know how to combat stress-based sleep issues when they arise. Learn more from my site, About.com Stress Management. Search Related Topics:  better sleep  healthy living  sleep and health Pilates Tips For Better Sleep Pilates can be a great form of exercise for those needing to sleep. Try these sleep-friendly exercises when you need better and deeper sleep, including 6 pilates exercises you can do in bed, from About.com Pilates. Search Related Topics:  joseph pilates  pilates exercises  workouts 10 Ways To Get A Better Night's Sleep What should you do if you suffer insomnia, and what can you do to minimize your chances of having sleep difficulties to begin with? About.com's Sleep Disorders Guide, Brandon Peters, M.D., has 10 guidelines that can help you get to sleep and sleep well. Search Related Topics:  better sleep  bedtime routines  nighttime rituals Related Ads Sleep Help Healthy Sleep Sleep Disorder How to Sleep Better Sleep Problems Featured Articles Get A Healthy Workout In Half The Time Have A Healthy Heart Maintain Moderation Lift Your Mood Lower Your Blood Pressure Talk With Your Doc   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> About.com is a proud participant of Healthy Monday SM, a national public health campaign aimed at helping Americans initiate and maintain sustainable health behaviors to reduce risk factors associated with the leading causes of preventable disease and mortality. Healthy Monday is a project of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Monday newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Additional Sleep Resources About.com IBS: Tips For Better Sleep Sleep Better With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Better Sleep With ADD Advertisement