Health Tip: Can't Sleep?

Some possible reasons

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(HealthDay News) -- If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, it's important to understand the reasons for your insomnia.

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Here's a list of possible reasons for your sleepless nights, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

• Discomfort or illness.
• Depression.
• Stress or anxiety.
• Drinking caffeine or alcohol, smoking, or taking certain medications or illicit drugs.
• An inappropriate sleep environment, including one that's too bright or too noisy.
• Related activities that affect your sleep, such as taking naps or going to bed too early.

-- Diana Kohnle