Sleep tips social media won’t show you (and science backs up)

Tart cherry juice? Banana tea? Here's what actually helps you sleep. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 86 | January 20, 2024 Natural Sleep Aids—What Actually Works? We all want easy, fast solutions for better sleep. If you've spent any time online, you've probably heard about some strange "natural remedies"—like sipping on banana tea or downing a glass of tart cherry juice before bed. But do these trendy tips actually help, or are they just hype? Worse, could some of them actually harm your sleep? Let's break it down: what works, what might work, and what's better left untouched. Plus, learn about the natural sleep aids that are backed by science and actually deliver results. The Best (and Worst) Natural Sleep Aids Sleep Quiz How much milk would you need to drink for its tryptophan to actually improve your sleep??   A. 1 cup B. 3 cups C. 5 cups D. 8 cups   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Our Experts' Top Mattress Picks for 2025 No amount of tart cherry juice will fix a bad mattress. We've tested dozens of natural sleep aids and thousands of mattresses—and the results are clear. Your mattress makes a far bigger impact on your sleep quality than any trendy remedy. Ready for something that actually works—customized for how you sleep? Check out our Best Mattresses of 2025 list. Stop chasing fads—get the rest you deserve with the perfect mattress reviewed by experts because no sleep aid can outdo eight hours on the right bed. Explore the Best Mattresses of 2025 Sleep Tip of the Week More melatonin doesn't mean better sleep. In fact, taking too much can disrupt your natural cycle. Stick to 3 mg or less! Why You Shouldn't Take a Sleeping Pill Every Night A new article in TIME Magazine reveals some alarming links between the regular use of OTC sleep aids, like Benadryl or Tylenol PM, and long-term health risks.   If you rely on these sleep aids to get through the night, it's worth taking a closer look! Not all solutions are created equal—here's why you should be mindful about your sleep aids. Health Risks of OTC Sleep Aids Quiz Answer The correct answer is D. 8 cups. That's right—you'd need to drink half a gallon of milk to consume enough tryptophan to have any real impact on your sleep!

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