Melatonin Vs. Magnesium for Sleep: Which Is More Effective? Experts Explain

For folks interested in the latter, their first choice often comes down to melatonin vs. magnesium. So, which is better for helping you achieve the deep, restful sleep you're looking for? Meet the ...

Scientists Say This Nut Butter Boosts Strength in Older Adults—Here’s How

Loss of strength is a big concern with age, given that it’s linked to reduced mobility and a greater risk of falls. While strength training over 50 remains one of the best ways to combat this, new ...
Prevention

9 Surprising Foods Experts Say May Improve Your Sleep

There are plenty of habits and behaviors you can do in the evening to help increase your ability to get a good night's rest. But eating the best foods for better sleep in the hour or two before bed ...
Prevention

The 10 Best Mattress Toppers for Side Sleepers, According to Sleep Experts

If you’re a side sleeper who often wakes up to aches and pains in your shoulders and neck, then it may be time to upgrade your bed. But you don’t always have to shell out big bucks for an expensive ...

The 11 Best Mattresses for Back Pain Relief, According to Experts and Testing

The best type of mattress for back pain will, of course, vary for each person depending on their personal preference and ...

Shoppers Say Amazon’s Top-Rated Mattress Feels ‘Like Sleeping on a Cloud’

Spring is a great time to upgrade your mattress. Let’s face it, you’ve probably had yours through several phases of life, and ...

The 14 Products Our Editors Love and Swear By for Better, More Restful Sleep

Including our favorite cooling pillow, Oprah-approved pajamas, and more (psst: some are currently on sale for National Sleep ...

Sleep Doctors Reveal What 10 Common Dreams Mean

Dreams are considered a healthy and normal part of sleep, according to Aarti Grover, M.D ., medical director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medical Center. “The dreams may be subjective ...

Scientists Say This Sneaky Factor Impacts Brain Health, Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

New research links air pollution to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. This isn’t the first ...

I’m a Dietitian, and I Tried Eating Mushrooms Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

Let’s face it: mushrooms can be polarizing. Some people avoid them at all costs, while others simply cannot get enough. As a ...

Scientists Explain Whether You Should Take Aspirin to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

With moderate certainty, they found that, in healthy people, taking the drug for five to 15 years or less made little to no difference in colorectal cancer incidence. After 15 years of consumption, ...

The 10 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers, According to Sleep Experts

Memory foam mattresses, or those with several memory foam layers, tend to be better for side sleepers, according to our experts. This is because side sleepers place more pressure on their hips and ...