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Sometimes, falling asleep seems to take forever. Well, according to Dr. Oz, adjusting one simple setting on your phone can help you get a full eight hours.

"The number one problem we're facing is electronics," he said on TODAY. "I'm talking about the actual light itself. You want to turn off the blue light on your phone ... Take your phone out, go to settings and set it right now so at 9:00 tonight or 10:00 tonight you turn off the blue light part.” Follow the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to do this.

Change this setting on your phone

Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Dr. Mehmet Oz says working with your body's internal clock could help you make the most of your years. There are a few simple things you can start doing today to help regulate your circadian rhythm, and thus improve your overall health and longevity. That includes eating healthy, nutritious meals at the right times and limiting exposure to blue light from your mobile devices.

Curious about how well you're aging? We’ve created a quiz that helps to zero in on your "real age" — not your biological age. Follow the link to get your score.