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If you struggle to fall asleep, you may already have a few tried-and-true tricks to make bedtime easier. Strategies like limiting screen time or adding white noise may have already become a useful part of your nighttime routine. But what you might not know is that the moments leading up to bedtime are just as essential for better sleep. In fact, there are certain foods you can snack on before hitting your pillow that are more effective than counting sheep.

14 Foods to Eat Before Bed For Better Sleep

If you feel like your sleep isn’t what it used to be, you’re probably right. Even healthy aging is associated with changes in sleep patterns like shorter sleep duration, less deep sleep and more frequent awakenings throughout the night. But it’s not all bad. In fact, despite these...

5 Health Conditions Linked to Poor Sleep

Well+Good

On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

Woman's World

We all toss and turn sometimes, but you can make adjustments to better your sleep health

Waking Up in the Middle of The Night is Not Always Cause for Concern, Experts Say—But Here’s How to Combat Sleep Interruptions

When I meet a person for a nutrition consultation, I always ask: “How many hours of sleep do you get per night?” Whenever someone answers “Six hours or less,” a little red flag goes up in my mind. What many people don’t realize is how critical...

Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough? Here’s What Experts Say

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Neck pain is a common issue that can affect anyone, but it becomes increasingly prevalent as we age. For those over 50, the natural wear and tear on muscles and joints, along with decreased flexibility, can lead to persistent discomfort. Fortunately,...

A Fitness Expert Shares The 6 Helpful Neck Exercises To Relieve Pain Over 50: Towel Stretch & More

Los Angeles, CA

The brother of Richard Simmons has disclosed the late fitness guru’s cause of death.

Richard Simmons’ cause of death revealed

Insider

Completely changing your diet can be hard, so a longevity expert and doctor added foods including olive oil to his diet for the healthy-aging benefits.

A doctor who says he's reversed his age by 20 years eats these 7 foods every week to boost his longevity

What To Do if You Can’t Sleep (Hint: You Shouldn’t Keep Lying in Bed)

Recent studies indicate that consuming certain types of food may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. This discovery adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of specific dietary choices on overall health, particularly cognitive function. The implications of these findings are vast, prompting a reevaluation...

Cutting Out This Food from Your Diet Could Significantly Reduce Dementia Risk

Virginia State

The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, is accused of killing her inside their home and dragging her body outside, court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WJLA show.

Husband of missing Virginia mom is accused of killing her in their home then dragging her body outside, court documents show

New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos talks to Bianna Golodryga about experiencing “politics and history at light speed.” 

‘The messenger matters as much as the message:’ Biden biographer on Harris nomination

Quality sleep is an important foundation for good physical health, balanced emotional well-being and overall quality of life. However, many U.S. consumers face obstacles in achieving a good night’s rest, from the stresses of daily life to frequent bathroom visits, night sweats and other disruptions. In fact, according to the Sleep Foundation, more than one-third of U.S. adults get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep per night, and up to 75% of older adults experience insomnia.1.

Clinically substantiated black cumin seed extract addresses broad effects of poor sleep – article

It’s not $5, but Subway is bringing back cheap footlongs and joining the fast food value menu wars.

Subway announces a new price for footlongs as it enters the value menu wars

Several prisoners in a Russian maximum security penal colony have seized employees of the colony, Russian state news agency TASS reported Friday.

ISIS-affiliated inmates kill four prison officers at Russian penal colony

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

An anti-inflammatory diet reduced the risk of dementia by 31% in people even if they had type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, according to a new study.

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

As much of the US continues to experience very high levels of Covid-19 activity, government officials announced on Friday the return of programs to offer free tests, vaccines and treatments to see the nation through the winter respiratory virus season.

Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce

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Herbie J Pilato

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

Chicago, IL

Though there have been many stylish standouts from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, Ella Emhoff seemed to have the most fun.

All the fashion Ella Emhoff wore this week at the Democratic National Convention

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The new secret to unlock restful sleep: Evening exercise breaks

Recent research suggests a simple yet effective strategy to improve sleep duration: incorporating short resistance exercise breaks in the...

The new secret to unlock restful sleep: Evening exercise breaks

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