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The Tropical Fruit You Can Eat Before Bed To Sleep Better – Health Digest
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock Slightly tart, slightly sweet, and completely refreshing, pineapple is one of the world’s most popular tropical fruits. While it’s a common addition to colorful fruit salads and makes occasional (if somewhat controversial) appearances on pizza, it also offers many health benefits. Pineapple is rich […]
The Common Sleep Position That’s Been Linked To An Increased Dementia Risk – Health Digest
Svetikd/Getty Images Maybe you’ve already mastered the basics of good sleep hygiene. You stop eating a few hours before bed and squeeze in some light yoga to quiet your mind. You keep your bedroom dark and cool, and you steer clear of screens for at least an […]
A Sour Fruit Known For Its Sleep Benefits Can Also Slow Down Aging – Health Digest
Vlada_maestro/Getty Images Explorers still haven’t found the fountain of youth. But you may be able to fight off aging — and stop losing sleep over every laugh line — with a particularly tart fruit. Lemons? Limes? Nope. The pro-bedtime fruit that’s good for your skin and destined […]
When Magnesium And Melatonin Are Taken Together, This Is What Happens To Your Sleep – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock It’s a busy world. Some weeks, it can be tough to snooze much, let alone snag the seven hours of sleep that’s recommended for adults by health experts. But what happens if poor sleep quality is an everyday experience? In that case, you may wonder if […]
A Nutritious Protein High In Omega Fats Can Also Improve Your Sleep – Health Digest
10’000 Hours/Getty Images If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone. Millions of people toss and turn each night, turning to supplements, meditation, or a hot bath to help them fall asleep faster and stay asleep. While sleep hygiene and other sleep-promoting behaviors […]
An Underrated Dried Fruit High In Magnesium Can Also Help You Sleep (But Don’t Make This Mistake) – Health Digest
Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Magnesium is touted as a sleep-promoting nutrient, making it one of the supplements that appeal to light sleepers. According to a 2021 study in Sleep, taking magnesium may help with disordered sleep. The study found that after 15 or more years of daily magnesium supplementation, individuals who […]
This Sleep Disorder Increases Your Risk Of High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
fast-stock/Shutterstock You probably know that you need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, but that vital amount of sleep can be difficult to come by for many people. Whether it’s a busy schedule, a crying newborn, or staying up late to binge a series […]
When Adults Over 50 Smoke Weed, Here’s What Happens To Their Sleep – Health Digest
Jgi/tom Grill/Getty Images Marijuana isn’t just for the younger crowd anymore. With legalization making it increasingly mainstream across the U.S., more older adults are turning to cannabis. The National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 12% of people over 50 had used a cannabis product in the […]
The Sleep Medication You Should Avoid Taking If You Have Prostate Problems – Health Digest
Davor Geber/Shutterstock As men age, their prostate naturally grows larger. What starts around the size of a walnut can expand to the size of a lemon by the time they reach 60. An enlarged prostate — also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — is pretty common, […]
Why Taking Magnesium Citrate Before Going To Sleep Is A Huge Mistake – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail to help you sleep. The concoction consists of tart cherry juice, magnesium, and a sparkling soda like Poppi, and many TikTok users have become instant fans (we tried it but weren’t impressed). On […]