Getting a good night's sleep is crucial to our health and well-being, but it's not always easy. In fact, according to the CDC, about 1 in 7 adults have trouble falling asleep, and nearly 1 in 5 find ...

Shortchanging your sleep makes you feel pretty crummy, but the impact is even worse than you may think. Poor sleep can weaken your immune system, leaving you more susceptible to viruses; it ups your ...

Tryptophan is needed to make melatonin, which is important for a good night's sleep. It supports healthy sleep-wake cycles ...

Pork, tuna and other foods contain similar — if not higher — levels of tryptophan, the amino acid in turkey often blamed for ...

Another 2016 study also found that adults who sustained diets with more highly saturated fats, sugar and little fibre ...

If melatonin doesn't support your sleep quality, here are some alternatives I've found that may be better than counting sheep ...