Getting Older Stinks » sleep http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog Grey, fat and middle aged is no way to go through life. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Sheet thread count? http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/12/sheet-thread-count/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/12/sheet-thread-count/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:14:41 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/01/12/sheet-thread-count/ If you shop for sheets, you’ll come across the term "thread count." This is marketing jargon for the number of threads woven into 1 square inch, the idea being that the higher the count, the softer the sheet.

From: menshealth.com

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From: newsmax.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/12/22/exercise-and-sleep/feed/ 0 Sleep deprivation is a recipe for disaster http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/15/sleep-deprivation-is-a-recipe-for-disaster/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/15/sleep-deprivation-is-a-recipe-for-disaster/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:22:29 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/15/sleep-deprivation-is-a-recipe-for-disaster/ When you’re sleep deprived, your brain can’t operate at full capacity.

Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills are compromised. Whether you’re studying, working, or trying to juggle life’s many demands.

From: helpguide.org

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/15/sleep-deprivation-is-a-recipe-for-disaster/feed/ 0 Book Friday: 50 Self-Help Classics http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/12/book-friday-50-self-help-classics/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/12/book-friday-50-self-help-classics/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:51 +0000 admin http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2009/09/25/book-friday-50-self-help-classics/ 50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life. A tremendous resource for anyone seeking a ‘bite-sized’ look at the philosophies of many self-help legends.

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/12/book-friday-50-self-help-classics/feed/ 0 How to combat snoring http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/28/how-to-combat-snoring/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/28/how-to-combat-snoring/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:00:38 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/28/how-to-combat-snoring/ Tape a Golf Ball to the Back of Your PJs. It’ll stop your snoring by forcing you to sleep on your side or front. Back sleepers often have blocked airways, and that leads to a host of troubles.

From: menshealth.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/06/28/how-to-combat-snoring/feed/ 0 Getting into proper alignment http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/05/23/getting-into-proper-alignment/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/05/23/getting-into-proper-alignment/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:45 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/05/23/getting-into-proper-alignment/ A quality mattress and foundation will keep your spine in proper alignment, the way your body is in good standing posture. The mattress will gently support your body at all points and along all curves.

From: bettersleep.org

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/05/23/getting-into-proper-alignment/feed/ 0 Start a relaxing bedtime routine http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/04/26/start-a-relaxing-bedtime-routine-2/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/04/26/start-a-relaxing-bedtime-routine-2/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:00:29 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/04/26/start-a-relaxing-bedtime-routine-2/  Do the same things each night to tell your body it’s time to wind down. This may include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book, or listening to soothing music.

From: mayoclinic.com

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From: sleepfoundation.org

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From: helpguide.org

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/02/24/waking-up/feed/ 0 What is melatonin? http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/02/07/what-is-melatonin/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/02/07/what-is-melatonin/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:23 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/02/07/what-is-melatonin/ A melatonin sleep aid is similar to a sleeping pill, but it’s a more natural source of sleep. Melatonin is a hormone that the body produces naturally; it causes drowsiness and a drop in body temperature. Some sleeping pills – like Tylenol – may have melatonin.

From: theadventurouswriter.com

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