Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Melatonin may be a useful sleep aid for some, but it can cause some ...

Melatonin is one of the most widely used over-the-counter sleep aids today. You’ll find it on every supplement aisle, with labels promising better rest, fewer sleepless nights, and a more “natural” ...

Milk has nutrients that may promote sleep, such as magnesium, and warm milk can be soothing at bedtime. However, its effects ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Up to one in three Americans don’t get enough sleep, and millions struggle with actual sleep disorders.

Many people with sleep difficulties turn to magnesium or melatonin supplements. These supplements each work differently, so the best one may depend on your sleep challenges. Paired with good sleep ...

Melatonin is generally safe, but it can cause side effects if you take it in high doses. You may experience sleepiness, dizziness, and an upset stomach if you overdose on melatonin. Stop taking ...

A new study from Canada finds that blue light before bed might not be as bad for adults as we have been led to believe.

When you've worked in the sleep industry long enough, you're going to hear one question resurface time and time again: “How much melatonin should I take?” The answer will vary from person to person, ...

When we put a call out to readers this month to send us their questions and concerns about sleep and aging, one of the most asked-about topics was sleep aids. Indeed, social media and drugstore aisles ...

The small, innocent-looking bottle of melatonin supplements sitting on millions of American nightstands has become as common as a glass of water before bed. Usage of this sleep aid has skyrocketed ...

Melatonin is easily the most popular over-the-counter sleep aid out there. Like many other folks, I've tried it, hoping for better sleep, but the results weren't what I expected. Every time I've taken ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re trying to improve your sleep, your schedule plays a big role. After all, setting a bedtime and ...