Your sleep habits are more important than you might think.

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Achievingquality sleepis an integral part of our overall wellbeing.

Although sleep hygiene is a skill that must be honed, improving your sleep can increase your longevity.

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How Do You Achieve Better Sleep?

Eat Lightly Before Bed

First and foremost, its important not to go to bed hungry.

Avoiding alcohol or caffeine late in the day also makes a difference, Dr. Perry says.