sleep pattern to function our best as cmploces. parents, students, spouses or in whatever other roles we play. Infants require more sleep than children, and children need more than adults. Most adults require six to eight hours of sleep a night, but some need even more than eight. If you are experiencing difficulty in getting a good night's sleep, here are some suggestions: Keep a comfortable temperature in the bedroom. According to research on sleep disorders, people sleep best if the room temperature is between 64 and 66 degrees. Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - August 10. 2001 I)o jou have tips on getting a good night's sleep? Answer by Glen Jensen. Utah How can I snake proof my State University Extension Famihome? ly Life Specialist Messmcr. Most people enjoy a good Answer by: Terry Extension Utah State University night's sleep: however, for whatever reason, there arc periods of Wildlife Resource Specialist. 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In some cases, human dwellings on the foothill ranges can provide rattlesnakes with suitable Avoid consuming food or because you have a big day the drink with caffeine or anything next day. Regular times for going with a high sugar content within to bed and getting up will proapproximately three hours of duce more sleep than trying to bedtime, both tend to speed up catch up on or stockpile sleep. Do something pleasant and the system. Try to avoid naps. Daytime relaxing before retiring for the naps seldom help sleep disorders. night. This might include readIf you find yourself sleepy at ing. listening to music, pleasant oontime or immediately following conversation or watching televia meal, try a brisk walk to get sion. Create a ritual. going again. Naps tend to disrupt will This to night-tim- e you psychologihelp sleep. Establish a set time for cally prepare for sleep. Things retiring to bed and waking in the such as taking a warm shower or morning. 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