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From: HuffPost Healthy Living <dailybrief@...>Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:20:09 +0000 (UTC)<nelsonvergel@...>Subject: 8 Celebs In Need Of A Better Night's SleepTuesday, March 6, 20128 Celebs In Need Of A Better Night's SleepWhile celebrities often seem immune to many of the health problems that plague us here in normal-town -- do they ever not look fabulous in a bikini? And when has someone ever walked the red carpet with a cold? -- there are several famous faces who have opened up about an important health issue that can lead to a host of serious complications: They can't sleep!According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60 percent of Americans between the ages of 13 and 64 experience a sleep problem every night or almost every night, and 43 percent say they rarely or never get a good night's sleep on weeknights.We know these stars -- and you! -- are juggling busy schedules and hectic home lives, but chronically skimping on sleep can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart problems, pain and other health concerns. Luckily, it's easy to start sleeping better tonight. Some general rules of thumb for catching more quality shut-eye: Power down your electronic devices (yes, all of them!) an hour or so before bedtime. The glaring light from the screens can seriously impact your sleep. Make sure your room is dark and cool and quiet, and try not to exercise or have caffeine too close to bedtime.Check out our slideshow to see which celebs are tossing and turning. Iron In Foods: The Best Dietary Sources Relaxing 101: Expert Tips To Reduce Stress And Anxiety 9 New Lessons We've Learned About Sleep And Health Is It Actually Possible For Your Personality To Change?BLOG POSTS Dr. Weil: Why Dreams Are Vital To Emotional HealthDoes insomnia cause depression? Does depression cause insomnia? Chronic insomnia is strongly associated with mood disorders, but which way does the causality run? B. Hu, M.D., Ph.D.: How America's Sleep Deficit Is Damaging Long-Term HealthThere is substantial evidence that sleep deprivation is associated with increased risk for diabetes, obesity and other chronic illnesses. Considering that chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S., we should stop treating sleep as a sacrificial luxury and instead insist on it as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. -Jane Bedwell, R.D., L.D.N.: 4 Ways To Organize Your Kitchen So You'll Eat HealthierI admit, I am not an ultra-organized person. I try to be, but it's just not one of my strengths. However, I have learned that if I keep my kitchen organized a certain way, I am more likely to make healthy choices. Christy Matta, M.A.: Quick Tips For Handling A Stressful Work Day Finding healthy ways to manage your work stress each day can keep you going and make it less likely that you'll develop unhealthy habits. MOST POPULARON HUFFINGTONPOST.COMRelaxing 101: Expert Tips To Reduce Stress And AnxietyThe Knicks Have 'Linsomnia': How Adrenaline Can Keep You Up At NightFeeling Tired? The Most Iron-Packed FoodsON FACEBOOKMeat Is The New Tobacco3 Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Gain Weight (And Its Other Serious Health Problems)Is It Possible For Your Personality To Change?If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely unsubscribe.