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The 7 Best Foods to Eat Before Bed for Uninterrupted Sleep,
According to Nutrition Experts

If you’re feeling a little peckish after dinner, what do you usually reach for? A muffin? Some candy? While there's nothing wrong with these snacks, there are certain nutritious foods that can set you up for a more comfortable night of sleep . The foods you eat have a direct impact on your blood sugar level—for example, high blood sugar levels are linked to repeat interruptions and lower sleep quality, according to registered dietitians Maya Feller and Katie Janeczek.

Best CPAP Machines of 2025: Expert-Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a CPAP machine is far from the most glamorous way to spend your hard-earned cash, but experienced CPAP users will tell you that CPAP therapy is their key to better nights and days. They’ll also tell you that the right machine can make a world of difference in your nightly comfort. Our testing team of respiratory therapists has evaluated dozens of devices, carefully analyzing their operation, features, and patient feedback to make your shopping process as efficient as possible.

How to Stop Snoring: Remedies, Devices, and Cures

If you snore, it can ruin both your relationship and a good night’s sleep. Learn what causes snoring, the best treatments, and how you—and your bed partner—can sleep better. Since people snore for different reasons, it’s important to understand the causes behind your snoring. Once you understand why you snore, you can find the right solutions to a quieter, deeper sleep—for both you and your partner. Common causes of snoring include age, being overweight or out of shape, and how you're built.

Read This Before You Take Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that directs your circadian rhythms, or the internal clock that tells you when to sleep. Your brain makes and releases melatonin according to the time of day. You make more when it’s dark outside and less when it’s light out. As you get older, your brain produces less melatonin. Luckily, you can also get this hormone as a supplement. Melatonin is best known for helping with et lag, insomnia, and delayed sleep phase, a disorder that causes you to go to sleep later and wake up later.

FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The FDA has approved the first prescription drug, Zepbound, for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Studies have shown that when combined with a low-calorie diet and increased exercise, Zepbound improves OSA symptoms by reducing body weight, particularly in those with weight-related health issues. The FDA statement details the side effects, which include nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, injection site reactions, and hair loss.

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