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It's National Sleep Day Today (and Tonight)

Jan. 3 is considered national sleep day and what better way to celebrate than by getting a good night's rest. Here are some places in Dana Point and Laguna Niguel to get what you need.

Posted Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:42 pm PT|Updated Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:55 pm PT

ZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

Whoops, we fell asleep.

Probably because it's National Sleep Day, so get ready to fluff up your pillows tonight.

According to a report in the Huffington Post: There's not much history as to how this holiday came to be -- but, being the "sleep evangelists" we are, we'd never pass up the opportunity to celebrate the power of shuteye. Maybe that means taking a little afternoon nap today, setting up a more sleep-friendly environment or committing to a New Year's resolution for better sleep (there's still time!).

Even if you didn't have the luxury of sleeping in this morning, you can still "celebrate" by brushing up on the most recent research findings about sleep and your health. Here's what we've learned about sleep since last year's National Sleep Day

A recent study by a local company says about 8 percent sleep in the buff and and 47 percent sleep next to a snorer.

Here is where to buy sleep aides-- be it high-thread count sheets, new mattress or a heating pad -- in Laguna Niguel:

Bed Bath & Beyond

Loehmann's

Walmart

Kohl's

Thomasville

Ortho Mattress