Related: If you struggle to get to sleep without being in total darkness, we've rounded up lists of the best blackout curtains and shades and the best sleep masks. Or, if you prefer background sounds while you sleep, check out our lists of the best headphones for sleeping and the best white noise machines. On the flip side, if too much noise in your bedroom is your issue, we've found the best earplugs for sleeping to help you out.

The real reason I love it? I've been using it on my son's feet as part of his nighttime routine, and he's finally sleeping through the night. Granted, he doesn't have severe sleep issues, but it's certainly helped him wind down and stay asleep longer. 

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Get a medical evaluation. Before you take sleeping pills, see your health care provider for a thorough exam. Often your provider may be able to find specific causes for your insomnia.

The best way to prevent tobacco-related illness and death is to keep kids from starting to smoke or vape in the first place. See why kids start and get tips to talk to your kids about smoking and vaping.

The Peaceful Sleep Oil Blend has quickly become one I can't sleep without. It includes chamomile, lavender, orange, tangerine and sandalwood oils to help promote a relaxing atmosphere conducive to sleep.

Ever since I tried this Wholesome Hippy Calm Cream, I've been sold on the benefits of magnesium for sleep, which are also well supported by research in individuals with sleep disturbances or insomnia. 

I like that it has a large tank and user-friendly controls — I can also pop the parts into the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Though it's on the pricier side for a humidifier, the added features make up for it.

OTC sleeping pills may contain an antihistamine or melatonin. There are also conterraneo options a person can choose, such as valerian root.

Mitochondria in your muscles receive the lactate and oxidize it into molecules to create energy to sustain exercise. As all good students of Uphill Athlete know, mitochondrial density is increased through aerobic base training.

Talk to your provider about your daily activities. Some activities may cause or worsen pain. Your provider can help you find ways to reduce pain. For example, you may need to change more info when you take your pain medicine so it is more effective during activities.

Find out how smoking and use of other tobacco products affect your health, what's in a cigarette, how tobacco use and the tobacco industry impact specific populations, and how to keep kids from starting.

If you regularly have trouble either falling or staying asleep — a condition called insomnia — make an appointment with your health care provider. Treatment depends on what's causing your insomnia.

I've tried melatonin in the past, and while it helped me fall asleep faster, I've often awakened too early and felt groggy the next day. Natrol's new Time Release Melatonin gummies are formulated to help you stay asleep longer, thanks to the slow release of melatonin throughout the night.