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What can I do to avoid waking up at night after falling asleep?

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What can I do to avoid waking up at night after falling asleep?

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To avoid waking up once you have fallen asleep at night, there are a few things you can do to stay in slumber mode. Sleep specialist Michael Breus, PhD, shares some great tips for drifting back to sleep if you happen to wake up.

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