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Rest Assured: Are these sleep "helpers" holding you back from optimal Zzzs?

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By Sarah Burns on January 24, 2010 in

What's stealing your sleep?

With all the stress sneaking into our lives these days, it's no surprise we're not getting enough sleep. A recent study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that a whopping 41 percent of Americans are not catching sufficient Zzzs. But stress isn't the only thing that's holding us back from getting good sleep. Contrary to popular belief, sleep-inducing tactics like a warm bath or boozy nightcap can actually prevent you from getting restful winks, says Gregg Jacobs, author of the book, Say Good Night to Insomnia. Here, we present three traditional sleep "helpers," how they can sabotage shuteye, and what you can do to get better rest at bedtime.

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