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Trouble sleeping at night? Whether it's stress, body pain, or a shiny blue screen keeping you up, not getting those 7-9 recommended hours of shut-eye can throw off your entire day. Thanks to the awesome power of science, however, we now know some easy ways to tweak our sleeping habits that can remedy the 9 most common problems people face.

No, we're not talking about melatonin supplements or chamomile tea (though if those work for you, carry on). It's as simple as setting a morning alarm, or being careful of what time you drink caffeine, or knowing where to place pillows to alleviate certain ailments. Even the temperature of your room plays a role in how well you sleep.

Well, we can't tell you all of these great tips just yet. Scroll down to find out how to get on your way to sweet dreams tonight - or now, if your eyes are getting heavy just reading this.

(h/t: Tech Insider)

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    Cake
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems a bit strange. If you need an alarm clock to wake up, you are not getting enough sleep.

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    Source: Mayo Clinic

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this serious? If you have a painful body part, not putting weight onto it is something that a 12 month old baby has already figured out!

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Deep REM? Deep sleep is non-REM sleep (N1 - N3). The temperature recommendations are rather random. Many sources state not 20 C (68 F) but rather 18 C – but this seems to be highly individual.

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    Source: Mayo Clinic

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    Aegon VI Targaryen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i do something like this for my lower back pain. elevating a certain part helps. if u have on of those firm rounded pillows put that where it hurts and u'll get some cracks going which'll help

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever wondered why even Ikea has a selection of 15 or so pillows? Because a pillow is an extremely individual thing, depending on whether you sleep on your side, on your back, or on your belly, whether you change positions, how heavy you are etc. etc.

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    Hayley Lightcap
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god, I hate when this happens. I'm sleeping and having a nice time then I go to stretch in my sleep and BOOM I'm up for the rest of the night.

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    Source: Healthline

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    Echo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone reverse the picture please. They are sleeping the wrong way!

    Misterscooter
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ambiguous human drawing must not suffer from reflux.

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talk to a doctor first to make sure it is no permanent medical conditions. Do not eat junk food late at night.

    Echo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah seriously for those who might not be aware. Having just a little indigestion every night while sleeping can lead to a list of bad things that will happen if left untreated. From teeth erosion to holes in your throat. Just taking a Tums before bed will not be enough to stop it.

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    Adrienne Early
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they fix the picture? Because I see then sleeping on their left side... Also, when I was pregnant I found that for minor reflux taking a swig of pickle juice helped.

    Nancy Keator
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder I have a problem— don’t know my lefy from my right side 😏

    Fab Yo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the drawing is showing someone sleeping on the right side...

    David Kegarise
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the picture shows sleping on right side? not left?

    Monica Anderson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened to me and I got medication and now I am better!

    Misterscooter
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elevated pillow is good but just raising your head isn't always enough and if you do it poorly can jack up your neck. Elevating the mattress with towels underneath is even better because you won't slide off the pillow during sleep back to a flat position. Or you can put risers under the legs near head of bed. A slight elevation can help. I've never been told the left side sleeping option so no idea how well that works.

    Jacques Lacroix
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    your left side not your right side like on the pic

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    Echo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad I have shoulder pain. I can't sleep on my side. I guess I have to keep snoring!

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