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Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs.

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The nonprofit National Sleep Foundation recommends people gradually adjust their sleep schedule to acclimate to the reconfigured clock, including by napping, and use relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises to calm themselves.

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Even on a Monday morning, the spa was busy, but the heated outdoor pools offer sweeping views of the NYC skyline, with built-in loungers perfect for reading or napping.

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The very first thing he says is, “Fred, you look great!” to a homeless man napping under a pile of newspapers.

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He also feels a lot more comfortable taking naps when needed and says he will sometimes "have a 20 minute sleep if I'm exhausted".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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