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8 tips to help patients cope with insomnia


 

References

Patients who struggle with insomnia may be better able to cope with their condition if they follow some of the tips listed in this patient handout from Neurology Reviews. Resisting naps, exercising earlier in the day, and avoiding the use of certain electronic devices before bedtime are among the tips offered at: http://cdn4.imng.com/fileadmin/qhi/nr/pdfs/53_TIPS_Insomnia_1115.pdf.

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