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WellSpan Shares Sleep Tips Ahead of Nov. 1 Time Change

WellSpan Health is encouraging residents to review their sleep habits before daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, when clocks turn back one hour.

Dr. Jeffrey Lazar, a WellSpan pulmonologist, recommends going to bed 10 minutes earlier each night during the week before the change to help the body adjust.

WellSpan also shared five tips for better sleep:

  • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Set a bedtime that allows enough rest.
  • Create a quiet, relaxing bedroom.
  • Avoid afternoon caffeine.
  • Turn off electronics 30 minutes before bed.

Information about WellSpan’s services for people experiencing sleepless nights is available at this link.

Photo credits to WellSpan Health.

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Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.