Courtesy of Craig Pilgrim

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Any number of factors can affect your sleep from noisy neighbours to illness and stress. While you cannot control everything, there are some ways you can try to improve your sleep. You've probably heard it before, but maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is key. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day (even on weekends) goes a long way to reinforcing your body's natural sleep cycle (your circadian rhythm). Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night; an average adult won't need more than that to feel rested. Prepare your body for sleep by including physical activity at some point during the day, limiting heavy or large meals in the hours preceding bedtime, avoiding caffeine later in the day and saying no to daytime naps. Getting outside into the sunshine can regulate your circadian rhythm as well. Be sure to turn off electronics in the hour before bed and use the last 30 minutes of your day for relaxing - taking a bath, meditating, journaling or even low-impact stretching can ease your body and mind and get you in the right frame of mind for sleep. Furthermore, aside from preparing your body for sleep, creating the ideal sleeping conditions will also promote a better sleep. Your bedroom should be dark, cool and quiet. You can use earplugs, fans and light blocking curtains to help create the ideal environment. Choose a mattress, pillow and bedding that not only support your body properly but make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

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WORD CHANGE Can you morph one word into another by just changing one letter at a time? It isn't quite as easy as you think!

P O R T

L A S T

LAST – LOST – LOOT – LOON – MOON

H O U R

ANSWERS: PORT – POUT – POUR – HOUR

M O O N

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