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4 Bad Habits That Sabotage Your Sleep

Skip a few no-nos that may be sabotaging your sleep for deeper, more refreshing slumber, starting tonight.
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Dinner Near Bedtime
When you go to bed with a full stomach, your gut is turning on hormones and stimulating the body when it should be getting ready for rest.

The Fix: Eat your last meal three to four hours before you plan to sleep.
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From the September 2014 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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