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Stick to a sleep schedule, and go to bed and wake up every day at close to the same hour.
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Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption, especially later in the day.
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Wind down before hitting the hay. Read, take a warm bath (which can also soothe joint pain), or enjoy a cup of herbal tea.
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Outfit your bedroom for optimal sleep—cover windows, limit electronics displaying disruptive bright lights or noise, and adjust thermostats so you’ll be comfortable all night, especially as the temperature drops.