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SOS for insomnia Q: Lately, I can’t sleep. I’ve tried a relaxing bedtime routine, cutting caffeine and drinking warm milk, but nothing works. Is a medication my last resort? A: At least one in four women suffer from insomnia, so you’re not alone. But before you take a pill, consider this: New evidence shows that eating fruit and vegetables can help you catch more Zzzs—possibly more effectively than sleep medications. Researchers at the University of Michigan found that when women who ate fewer than three servings of fruit and vegetables a day increased their daily intake by three servings, they were 200% more likely to fall asleep faster, plus sleep more soundly. So before you experiment with medication or supplements, try adding a few more servings of produce to your daily diet—it’s especially…

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First for Women (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 12, 2023

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