Follow these tips for a better night's sleep.

Certain measures can be taken to get a good night's sleep. These tips will help you feel more rested:

• Exercise daily, but at least three hours before bed
• Decide on a pre-set bedtime and rise time, and stick to them
• Go to bed an hour or two earlier if you lost sleep the day before
• Do not nap during the day
• Keep your bedroom temperature 60 to 65 degrees
• Make sure your mattress is in good condition
• Take a warm bath
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco, especially during the evening
• Avoid worrisome thinking once the lights are off
• After 30 minutes of not being able to sleep, get up and try again 20 minutes later