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Bedtime routines: Not just for babies

HEALTH & WELLNESS

 

10.21.2014

bedtime-routine

Start a relaxing bedtime routine. 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. Relaxing activities done with lowered lights can help ease the transition between wakefulness and sleepiness.




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