3 ways to fall asleep faster, backed by decades of research

Struggling to fall asleep is irritating. Struggling to get enough sleep is at least partially debilitating.

Research shows:

• People who sleep five to six hours are almost 20 percent less productive than people who sleep seven to eight hours per night.
  
• People who only get six hours of sleep per night have greater difficulty performing any task that requires focus, deep thinking, or problem-solving. 
  
• People chronically sleep-deprived (think...