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HEALTH & FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY:

The relationship between sleep & overall health can hardly be overemphasized. Certain hormones that play a critical role in cellular & tissue functioning & repair are released during sleep, particularly during deep stages of sleep.

It's been estimated that a normal healthy adult needs between 7-9 hours of quality sleep a night to function optimally. Sadly, reports are that the national average is below 7 hours a night, and the prevalence of both natural sleep aids & pharmaceutical sleep meds indicates that sleep quality (as well as quantity) is also suffering.

There are numerous ways to improve sleep quality. A high quality mattress can help (natural latex, memory foam, and air beds typically have the highest customer satisfaction ratings). A supportive sleep position (back & side are most often recommended), proper sleep environment, & relaxing before-sleep habits (shower/bath, herbal tea, light stretching, reading, etc) can also help.

Consistently making healthy choices in other health-related areas can also contribute to improved sleep. This includes...

* healthy hygiene & body care habits
* proper hydration habits
* high quality & balanced nutrition (which can mean not eating significant amounts the 3-4 hours before sleep)
* sufficient amounts of physical activity in daily living (sedentary occupations often contribute to sleep-related problems)
* sufficient amounts of moderate-to-high intensity physical exercise
* avoiding to***co products
* healthy environmental practices like exposure to fresh air & moderate amounts of direct sunshine
* & wise medical, dental, stress management, & sexual habits.

Grateful for You: Happy Thanksgiving from Fitness Together.

What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving? ~Erma Bombeck, "No One Diets on Thanksgiving," 26 November 1981

A special greeting of Thanksgiving time to express to you our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty.
We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day.

The Fitness Together Team

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