14 Reasons You Still Can't Sleep
You follow all the sleep rules to the letter, but you're still not getting the rest you need. Here are some reasons you're tired.
By Corrie Pikul
The Trains Are Off-Schedule and So Is Your Night-Shift-Working Neighbor
We're generally able to adapt to a regular noise like a nightly 3 a.m. train whistle, says Collop, but we have trouble after being awoken by random, unfamiliar or unexpected sounds. There are some noises you can't control, like the clanging of a furnace or the backyard brawling of stray cats. If you feel these are consistently getting in the way of your sleep, consider a sound machine that emits white noise, crashing waves or soothing music to block out the sudden audio interruptions.
Published 01/17/2012
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