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What can help me get back to sleep if I wake up in the middle of the night?

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If you wake up in the middle of the night, it's best to avoid tossing and turning and just relax; there is also a breathing technique that can help. Watch as internist and sleep expert Carol Ash, DO, gives some great tips for getting back to sleep.

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