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SLEEPING FACTS- Some studies suggest WOMEN need up to an HOUR'S extra SLEEP a night as compared to MEN , and not able to get may be one reason women are much more susceptible to DEPRESSION than men. IF you fall asleep within less than 5 mins you're sleep DEPRIVED . The ideal is between 10 to 15 mins .Meaning you're still tired enough to sleep deeply , But not so exausted that you sleep during a day. There are some facts about SLEEP which can solve your problem if you are deprived of that. 1 SLEEP APNOEA CAN BE A WORSE THAN SMOKING Those with obstructive sleep apnoea can developed high blood pressure within 4 years . This makes it more dangerous than smoking . SLEEP APNOEA is the periodic interference with breathing characterised by loud interrupted snoring and caused by the excessive relaxation of the airway muscles during sleep. In mild cases weight loss and sleeping on your side can help. 2 SLEEPING PILLS DON't SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM INSOMNIA is even more common than sleep apnoea . Sleeping pills can help you for short term but for long use it has more adverse effects . So instead of using sleeping pills you can try alternatives such as MELATONIN , VELARIAN and L -THEANINE.ingesting melatonin hormones reset your body clock.L- theanine is an amino acid that helps reduce tension and stress. 3 THINKING ABOUT IT KEEPS YOU AWAKE Constantly thinking about that you are not getting enough sleep may be one of the reason for that . Some specialist suggests that go to bed only when you are feeling sleepy and getting up if you have'nt fallen asleep in 20 mins . Avoid some activities in bed such as T.V , eating , planning or problem solving which can distrupt your sleep.Also get up at the same time every morning . 4 YOGA CAN HELP According to some yoga practitioner The AASANA slows down thought processes , thus offering relaxation and a peaceful sleep . ACCUPUNTURE helps balance neurotransmitters that elevate levels of feel good endorphin hormones and thats why it is used in china to treat sleep problems. 5 IT'S DIFFICULT TO SLEEP WHEN IT IS HOT The SLEEP- AWAKE cycle can also be affected by body temperature , which is why it's more difficult to sleep in hot clammy weather The ideal temperature for a good sleep is between 18 and 30 deg but rises to 23 and 25 deg as one gets older 6  DRIVING SLEEPY IS AS BAD AS DRUNK DRIVING Experts says one of the most alluring sleep distraction is 24 hour accesibility of the internet . But if you are in the habit of staying awake to surf the intrnet or watch late night movies , remember that even 17 hours of sustained wakefulness can lead to decrease in performance eqvivalent to a blood alcohol level of 0.5 % .So avoid potentially dangerous tasks such as driving , if you have'nt had enough sleep.

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