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Stressed out? Skip the late show
Getting enough sleep can help you handle the demands of daily life. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night is the right amount. If you're drowsy during the day, your bedtime routine may need a tuneup. Try these tips: 1. Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. 2. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as taking a bath. 3. Limit daytime naps. 4. Keep your bedtime consistent, including on weekends. 5. Jot down worries and set them aside for the next day.
Sleep-tracking devices: Dos and don'ts
Sleep trackers may help improve your sleep, but don't jump to conclusions based on your data. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic wellness specialist.
Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
Better sleep can be yours! Consider sleep tips for the weary.
Sleep aids: Understand options sold without a prescription
Get the facts on common sleep aids sold without a prescription, including precautions and side effects.
Sleep aids: Could antihistamines help me sleep?
Antihistamines can be somewhat effective as a sleep aid — but only for occasional sleeplessness.
Prolotherapy: Solution to low back pain?
Prolotherapy may help low back pain, but proof remains elusive.
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain 'good' bacteria that might help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet?
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Phosphatidylserine supplements: Can they improve memory?
Phosphatidylserine holds some promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory problems.
Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective?
For some people, certain herbal and dietary supplements seem to help with depression, but more studies are needed on their effectiveness and side effects.
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