Article: Fall asleep, finally: lying in bed totally wired from stress when you really need some shut-eye, well, sucks. But these simple, natural solutions will help you doze off easily.(HEALTH CHECK)

There are few things in life as satisfying as quality shut-eye. Too bad a good night's sleep is so damn elusive, especially for many young women who struggle with the kind of chronic yet sneaky stress that keeps dreamland at bay. It's one likely reason why sleeping-pill use has doubled in the past four years, with chicks popping them more than guys. But these reeds don't eliminate what's at the root of a sleep deficit--a demanding lifestyle, heavy workload, and everyday pressure, says Joanne Getsy, MD, medical director of the Drexel Sleep Center in Philadelphia. Luckily, experts have discovered some tension-taming tips that work--either before you hit the hay or as you ...

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