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Top 10 Gifts for Seniors
Looking for a gift for an older relative or friend? Why not pick something that will make the long nights shorter?

Top 9 Ways To Relaxing Sleep
You go to bed. You know you're tired, and maybe that's the problem. If you're overtired, it's often difficult to fall asleep. Or perhaps you have things on your mind, problems to solve, plans to make, an upcoming event to dream about. Any of these can keep you awake. Or perhaps it's been a rough day, and you're just too stressed to sleep. Here are a few things you can try.

Top 10 Books About Sleep
A great many books have been written about sleep. Of course, your preference will depend on your personal sleep habits. The books I have chosen cover everything from sleep in general to the more common disorders - insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, sleep paralysis. Most are written in an easy to understand style, several with a bit of added humor.

Top 10 Sleep Related CDs
Whether you're looking for music to help you fall asleep or to help you relax, you'll find something here. CDs and cassettes for those who want to meditate, practice self-hypnosis or do a few yoga stretches and asanas to music.

Top 10 Mattresses and Beds
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems.

Top 10 Books About Sleep #2
New books have been written and oldies but goodies revived. Here are ten more books for those troubled by sleeplessness and disorders.

Top 7 Pillows to Improve Your Sleep
Whether you sleep on a regular pillow or a full body pillow or anything in-between, it's important to replace it regularly and wash it often.

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