Eye-Opening Tips On A Better Night’s Sleep (NAPSA)—A growing numberof Americans are growingtired of not being able to get a good night’s sleep. For instance, in a recent survey fifty percent of those surveyed said sleepiness on the job interferes with the amount of work they accomplish and eighty percent said more sleep would benefit their overall health, safety and well-being. Fortunately, there are ways to get a better night’s sleep. Tips from experts include: Do the right things Say no to naps. It will throw off your body clock. Add a workout to your daily routine, but do so in the daytime. Establish a regular bedtime and wake time routine and schedule. Don’t use your bed for paying bills or doing work. Make sure your bed is large enough and comfortable. If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, consider switching to a queen- or king-size bed. Also, try out different types of mattresses. A sleep-friendly environment mayoffer energy savings Makingan area of your home a sleep-friendly environment may also offer energy savings. According to the Federal Energy Infor- mation Administration, the cost of home heating oil per gallon could reach $1.60 in 2004-2005, a 45 percent increase from the 20012002 season. The average price of gas per thousand cubic feet is expected to hit $10.50, up 41 percent from lows in the winter of 2001-2002. To compensate for colder drafts and bigger heating bills, homeowners should seek alternative cost-cutting measures during the winter months, such as: Insulating the home Sealing windows and doors A blanket that prewarms your bed may be part of a better night’s sleep. * Getting an electric warming blanket, bed warmer, or heated throw to snuggle under. With the soothing heat of warming blankets, consumers can turn down the thermostat, maintain heat and reducethe heatingbill. Features to look for, say experts at Sunbeam, the leading warming blanket manufacturer, are warming blankets that can: Prewarm your bed Provide you and yoursleeping partner with separate, independent temperature control Instantly adjust the warming level to your preference Provide auto-off convenience Coordinate with your bedding in a variety of colors and patterns Offer you flexible, easy-care fabrics that you can machine washanddry. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent. Some suggest devices such as Sunbeam’s Cool Moisture Evaporative Humidifier to add moistureto dryair. To learn more about sleep and sleep-related products, visit www.sunbeam.com.
