Sleep is essential for both brain and body health, yet more than a third of adults report not getting enough. Insufficient rest can harm multiple bodily functions, including blood sugar regulation, and may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Some of the most common sleep aids may not be as effective as many believe. Melatonin, a popular over-the-counter option, only offers minimal help for falling asleep and works best in small doses to signal bedtime to the brain. Magnesium may help some people relax, especially those with a deficiency, with recommended doses between 100 and 200 milligrams.

Certain trendy drinks, like the “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” made with tart cherry juice, are unlikely to induce sleep directly, but cherries do provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that ma

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