Marina Brown, Democrat correspondent Published 12:01 p.m. ET Aug. 13, 2020

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The landscape has changedin the Railroad Square Art District, with a new hotel nearly complete but a pandemic underway.

So recently a First Friday hub, the artsy district of nearly 70 eateries, galleries, and funky collectibles is under stress and hours have been limited.

Likeall other small business owners in these COVID times, the people are intrepid, brave, frightened, fighting, and above all welcoming. They are people with dreams of offering to the public things they have made with their own hands, cooked on their own stoves, or conceived as delights for the people of Tallahassee.

Theyd taken the leap, rented the space, and filled their establishments with surprises from art to soap to comics and furniture with whimsical paint.

And now they wait. But outwaiting a virus is a tricky thing. And the entrepreneurs of Railroad Square hope they can hold on hope they can count on locals to remember them.

Village Art in Railroad Square(Photo: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)

It seems like another life now, but tenants remember how, First Fridays at Railroad Square had become a sprawling block party filled with food, fun and purchases, before it was shut down in March. Business was good and the anticipated opening of the nearby Hyatt House Hotel seemed to assure plenty of new visitors and football game attendees who would discover the Arts District steps away.

Gamescape in Railroad Square(Photo: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)

Things are different now, of course, but even though there have been those who couldnt stick it out several tenants say they know of eight to 10 who have had to close up shopothers intend to hold on as long as they can. And theyre doing it by modifying, adjusting, and tightening their business belts.

Ashley Larney, who works at Gamescape and Cafe says that the cafe is closed and the entire game room, where board and card games are played, is suspended. Yet the store has increased the number of products theyre sellingconsole systems, X-boxes, video and board games. Local sales are down, she says, But online sales have increased. But, whereas before the lively game room would have been filled with 35-40 people, today it is oddly quiet.

Iron Vault in Railroad Square(Photo: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)

Brett Fain, an owner of Iron Vault, a gym and training site for goal-oriented Strong Man aficionados says the period when gyms were totally shut down was hard. What was great though, is that the people who train with us wouldnt stop paying, even though they couldnt come in. Now, the gym practices strict disinfecting, mask-wearing, and organized hours for training. Even though we got some federal aid and a local grant, our business is down 30-40%, and that hurts. Nevertheless, Brett Fain says, Were gonna make it.

At the Foto Studio, Bob OLary is one of the affable partners. Photos of events and portraits line his shop. First Fridays were wonderful we would have 50-80 walk-ins. Now, its rare to have someone just walk in the door. He says that you can tell when a business has had to close. Youll suddenly see tables and chairs and display cases sitting outside their store. Weve lost six big corporate conventions we were going to photograph, he says, though he hopes other events, like weddings will keep things alive.

One of the other photographers at Foto Studio, Katie Clark, has, however, received some happy news.

Construction continues during the COVID-19 pandemic on the Hyatt hotel by Railroad Square. (Photo: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)

Lily Boynton Kaye, co-owner of Railroad Square says that developer Stephen Wendell of Mountain Shore Properties and the Hyatt Hotel corporate decision-makers have selected Clarks photos to be featured in the guestrooms of the 120-room property.

Along with an outdoor sculpture by Mark Dickson that pays homage to the industrial history of the area, and original works in the lobby and common areas by Christl Grow, Robert Saltarelli, and Perdita Ross, Kaye says the Hyatt Hotel has clearly established its connection to the art and artists of Railroad Square.

Cosmic Cat Comics in Railroad Square(Photo: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)

Nearby, at Village Art Co-op and Cosmic Cats Comics and its associated art gallery, things dont feel so rosy. Our business is down 85%, says Loretta Denes, co-owner of Village Art Co-op that sells painted furniture and home dcor. Weve been here three years and just now were beginning to pay ourselves a little salary! She says that four sales a month would cover her rent and utilities, but her business is on the edge now.

Were really depending on the Hyatt attracting people hoping it will be open by December with visitors 365 days a year! For now, shes having trouble buying up the soap inventory of someone who went out of business. One hundred dollars here or there becomes tough.

Ned Staceys comic book business is out of reserve funds, he says. His small reading rooms wouldnt be virus-safe in this time. His business has taken a 75% hit, and he says hes really on the bubble. With an additional 1,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and an art gallery/studio, Stacey says that its only his online sales that are keeping him going.

The Crum Box in Railroad Square serves up a variety of dishes including a meatball sub, pulled pork sandwich, a pork tenderloin sandwich and sausage.(Photo: Mike Bonfanti)

Thats the same sentiment echoed by Pete Evarts, for six years the owner of the red caboose called the Crum Box Gastgarden. He is the cook, dishwasher and everything in between. With no indoor seating now, he remembers the typical 100 servings of his famous sausage each (now cancelled) First Friday. Saying hes akin to hanging on by my fingernails, Evarts hopes people will remember that Railroad Square is still open for business, and still filled with people who need a little extra help keeping the joy alive in Tallahassees unique art district.

Even with so many questions in the air, there are a number of new businesses that are set to open soon, including a dog boutique and dog training facility, a Belgian waffle cafe, Phaze One Skate Shop, Chop Barbershop, and Campus Greek and Embroidery.

Art classes, such as acrylic pours and soap-making are being held at a number of shops, including The Halfway Point, Feeling Art, Obsessions Gifts, and Flair. Questions in the air and hope too.

People enjoy live music as they dine outdoors at the Railroad Square Craft House on Friday, June 26, 2020.(Photo: Ken Lanese/Special to the Democrat)

From the lumber yard beginnings of her grandfather, to the evolution of an industrial park and arts hub under her mother, Lily Kaye and her brother, Adam, are committed to keeping the vibrant bridge between university and town a growing, thriving entity. Railroad Square tenants say the Kayes have been generous in helping them with rents in this difficult time. And seeing the Hyatt featuring art district artists clearly thrills the Kayes.

Now, its up to us, Tallahassee, to go see what fun, tasty, unique, and creative surprises are still on display in Railroad Square. And you wont even have to wait for a delivery truck or a pounding on your door to take home your prize.

Marina Brown can be contacted at: mcdb100@comcast.net.

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What: Railroad Square Art Park

Where:618 McDonnell Drive

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As time passes, our fertility declines and our bodies start to fail. These natural changes are what we call ageing.

In recent decades, weve come leaps and bounds in treating and preventing some of the worlds leading age-related diseases, such as coronary heart disease, dementia and Alzheimers disease.

But some research takes an entirely unique view on the role of science in easing the burden of ageing, focusing instead on trying to prevent it, or drastically slow it down. This may seem like an idea reserved mainly for cranks and science fiction writers, but its not.

There have been myriad scientific research efforts focused on stopping or slowing the effects of ageing.

Last year, scientists studying the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans (a common model organism for ageing-related research) managed to manipulate its biochemical pathways. The resulting worms lived five times longer than their typical lifespan of 20 days.

The length of the telomere has also received a lot of interest. This is a tiny structure within a cell that protects chromosomes from deterioration. One study found a faster rate of telomere shortening resulted in a shorter lifespan in many species, including humans.

This suggests if we can protect these structures, we could greatly increase our lifespan. However, telomere maintenance is complex. Also, telomeres can vary in how quickly they shorten, depending on where they are in the body.

Read more: Want to live longer? Consider the ethics

The drug metformin, usually prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes, has also been touted as a way to delay the onset of a range of age-related diseases, thus increasing health-span (how long we remain healthy).

Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Ageing Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for the first clinical trial of metformin to treat ageing.

But other researchers are concerned, as metformin intake has been associated with a higher risk of B vitamin deficiencies. Some studies suggest this can result in cognitive dysfunction.

One 2018 study found metformin can reduce aerobic capacity and quash the benefits of excercise something we know to help fight the effects of old age.

Metformin also shows mixed results in its effects on ageing depending on which model organism is used (such as rats, flies or worms). This raises doubts about whether its supposed anti-ageing capabilities would apply to humans.

Another compound of interest is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). This naturally occurring substance is vital to energy metabolism in most animals including humans, plants, bacteria and even yeast. In mice and humans, NAD levels appear to decline as we age.

NAD and compounds like resveratrol (a chemical isolated from wine) have been shown to work together to maintain the function of our mitochondria the structures that produce energy inside our cells and thus fight off ageing in mice. But this research lacks much-needed human trials.

Evolutionary biologists know ageing is a highly plastic process influenced by many factors including diet, climate, genetics and even the age at which our grandparents conceived our parents. But, we dont know why some species age more slowly than others.

Research has shown several species appear not to age. For example, the immortal jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii can revert to a juvenile stage of life and seemingly escape the process of ageing.

To figure out why some species age better than humans, we have to understand so-called epigenetic changes which alter our DNA expression throughout the ageing process.

Read more: Ageing: how our 'epigenetic clocks' slow down as we get older

Epigenetic changes are mechanisms that can determine which genes are turned on or off in offspring. They have a huge influence on the course of a species evolution.

Understanding these mechanisms could also help us understand why humans and other animals evolved to age in the first place.

When it comes to research on ageing, immense interest from the public and large companies has created an environment where its difficult to separate unfounded claims from science. In this grey area, biohackers emerge.

Biohacking refers to actions that supposedly let you hack your brain and body to optimise their performance, without traditional medicine.

Its proponents often peddle claims exaggerated by cherry-picked evidence. One example is alkaline water, claimed to slow ageing by reducing oxidative stress.

Two studies highlight alkaline waters positive effects for acid-base balance in the bloodstream, and increasing hydration status during exercise. But both of these studies were funded by companies selling alkaline water.

A systematic review of the literature shows there is no research to support or disprove beliefs about alkaline water being a genuine biohack.

There are also bogus young blood transfusions, in which an older person is injected with a younger persons blood to cure ageing. This is a very real and exploitative part of the anti-ageing industry.

The concept of fighting ageing has long been woven into the human narrative.

But forcefully extending the human lifespan by even one decade would present difficult social realities, and we have little insight into what this would mean for us.

Would a cure for ageing be abused by the wealthy? Would knowing we had longer to live decrease our motivation in life?

Perhaps its a good thing we wont be diving into the fountain of youth any time soon if ever.

Correction: this article was updated to reflect the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is no longer affiliated with Yeshiva University.

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As time passes, our fertility declines and our bodies start to fail. These natural changes are what we call ageing.

In recent decades, weve come leaps and bounds in treating and preventing some of the worlds leading age-related diseases, such as coronary heart disease, dementia and Alzheimers disease.

But some research takes an entirely unique view on the role of science in easing the burden of ageing, focusing instead on trying to prevent it, or drastically slow it down. This may seem like an idea reserved mainly for cranks and science fiction writers, but its not.

The Fountain of Youth, a 1546 painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder. The famous fountain is a mythical spring that supposedly regenerates anyone who bathes in or drinks its waters. Stories of its power have circulated for thousands of years. Wikimedia Commons

There have been myriad scientific research efforts focused on stopping or slowing the effects of ageing.

Last year, scientists studying the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans (a common model organism for ageing-related research) managed to manipulate its biochemical pathways. The resulting worms lived five times longer than their typical lifespan of 20 days.

The length of the telomere has also received a lot of interest. This is a tiny structure within a cell that protects chromosomes from deterioration. One study found a faster rate of telomere shortening resulted in a shorter lifespan in many species, including humans.

This suggests if we can protect these structures, we could greatly increase our lifespan. However, telomere maintenance is complex. Also, telomeres can vary in how quickly they shorten, depending on where they are in the body.

The drug metformin, usually prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes, has also been touted as a way to delay the onset of a range of age-related diseases, thus increasing health-span (how long we remain healthy).

Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Ageing Research at Yeshiva Universitys Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is seeking approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for the first clinical trial of metformin to treat ageing.

But other researchers are concerned, as metformin intake has been associated with a higher risk of B vitamin deficiencies. Some studies suggest this can result in cognitive dysfunction.

One 2018 study found metformin can reduce aerobic capacity and quash the benefits of excercise something we know to help fight the effects of old age.

Metformin also shows mixed results in its effects on ageing depending on which model organism is used (such as rats, flies or worms). This raises doubts about whether its supposed anti-ageing capabilities would apply to humans.

Another compound of interest is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). This naturally occurring substance is vital to energy metabolism in most animals including humans, plants, bacteria and even yeast. In mice and humans, NAD levels appear to decline as we age.

NAD and compounds like resveratrol (a chemical isolated from wine) have been shown to work together to maintain the function of our mitochondria the structures that produce energy inside our cells and thus fight off ageing in mice. But this research lacks much-needed human trials.

Evolutionary biologists know ageing is a highly plastic process influenced by many factors including diet, climate, genetics and even the age at which our grandparents conceived our parents. But, we dont know why some species age more slowly than others.

Research has shown several species appear not to age. For example, the immortal jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii can revert to a juvenile stage of life and seemingly escape the process of ageing.

To figure out why some species age better than humans, we have to understand so-called epigenetic changes which alter our DNA expression throughout the ageing process.

Epigenetic changes are mechanisms that can determine which genes are turned on or off in offspring. They have a huge influence on the course of a species evolution.

Understanding these mechanisms could also help us understand why humans and other animals evolved to age in the first place.

When it comes to research on ageing, immense interest from the public and large companies has created an environment where its difficult to separate unfounded claims from science. In this grey area, biohackers emerge.

Biohacking refers to actions that supposedly let you hack your brain and body to optimise their performance, without traditional medicine.

Its proponents often peddle claims exaggerated by cherry-picked evidence. One example is alkaline water, claimed to slow ageing by reducing oxidative stress.

Two studies highlight alkaline waters positive effects for acid-base balance in the bloodstream, and increasing hydration status during exercise. But both of these studies were funded by companies selling alkaline water.

A systematic review of the literature shows there is no research to support or disprove beliefs about alkaline water being a genuine biohack.

There are also bogus young blood transfusions, in which an older person is injected with a younger persons blood to cure ageing. This is a very real and exploitative part of the anti-ageing industry.

The concept of fighting ageing has long been woven into the human narrative.

But forcefully extending the human lifespan by even one decade would present difficult social realities, and we have little insight into what this would mean for us.

Would a cure for ageing be abused by the wealthy? Would knowing we had longer to live decrease our motivation in life?

Perhaps its a good thing we wont be diving into the fountain of youth any time soon if ever.

Zachariah Wylde, Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology, UNSW

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Keeping kids happy and healthy has been harder this summer than previous summers due to COVID-19. That's why the Santa Barbara Public Health conference last Friday featured guest speaker Suzanne Grimmesey from the county behavior wellness.

During the presentation Grimmesey said kids need school and sports to be mentally stimulated. Moderate exercise of at least twenty minutes promotes better sleep and helps them better focus immediately afterwords on school work. It also helps them stay engaged and avoid irritability.

Also during the presentation Grimmesey gave parents pointers on how to prepare for virtual school from home. She suggests keeping a similar schedule to school to continue the same learning routine. And also continue the same school traditions like back to school shopping, first day of school pictures and showing excitement for a new school year.

One local club that's been able to get kids playing sports is the Santa Barbara Soccer Club. And they've done so over at Girsh Park with the aid of health officials.

Justin Wilkins is the executive director for Santa Barbara Soccer Club. He said, "Nothing replaces getting out and being active physically, having, you know, contact with your coaches, having contact with your teammates even if it's ten, twelve feet apart, it's better than sitting home, sitting home alone."

Players said they've seen an improvement in their health mentally and physically, running around with their friends and teammates at a distance.

Evyn Miller and Zeina Matni are heading into seventh grade and players in SBSC. They're enjoying being back out on the pitch with their teammates.

"It does make me happy just being with them and finally getting back out there after being quarantined for a little while," said Miller.

"Besides just seeing them all again it's good to get back on the field and like start playing again," added Matni.

Grimmesey said parents should lead by example when it comes to exercising. Make it part of the weekly schedule. And walks around the neighborhood can be a good substitute if group sports aren't available.

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The Oura Ring has been getting a lot of attention lately because of its role in a number of COVID-19 studies, as well as its adoption by both the NBA and WNBA as a potential tool for helping prevent any outbreaks of the novel coronavirus as those two leagues get back to a regular schedule of play. Oura has released multiple generations of the Ring, which is a health and fitness tracker that reports a range of data, and Ive spent the past month using one to see what all the fuss is about.

The Oura Ring is a health tracker thats unlike just about any other wearable with a similar purpose. Its a ring thats virtually indistinguishable from an actual ring without any smart features, available in a couple of different designs and multiple finishes. The Ring has sensors located on the inside surface, but these barely add to its overall thickness and are totally hidden when the ring is worn.

Despite its small size and low profile, the Oura Ring is still a connected device, with an internal battery, and the ability to talk to a smartphone via Bluetooth to transmit the data its sensors collect. In the box, you also get a USB-C stand for the Oura Ring that powers it up via induction charging.

The built-in battery is good for up to seven days of continuous use and that includes wearing the Oura Ring during sleep. During my usage, that seemed to be an accurate estimate. In general, though, the battery life just seemed to be long enough, prompting me not to really think about specific spans, and charging is so quick that its easy to just remember to put it on the dock occasionally when its convenient (I would often do this during the work day while at my desk, where I keep the Oura dock). Ouras app also sends helpful notifications to remind you to charge before bed when youre getting close to the end of your rings battery life.

Ouras design for this most recent iteration of their Ring is fantastic both as just a piece of jewelry and doubly so as a connected health and activity tracker. Its available in two styles, called Balance and Heritage, both of which come in multiple metallic finishes. Theres a polished silver and gloss black option for both, while Balance has a premium-priced version with inlaid diamonds, and Heritage has a matte black finish option (which I reviewed).

Image Credits: Darrell Etherington

All the various finishes ore made of a lightweight titanium, with a molded plastic inner to protect the sensors and provide transparency for them to work. The exterior finishes are all coated with a scratch-resistant outer layer but like with just about any other metal jewelry, scratch-resistant isnt scratch-proof. The matte black finish I reviewed is definitely showing some wear and tear after multiple weeks of use, but thats something I was fully expecting, and its surprisingly resilient, given how often it comes in contact with other metal surfaces, stone and whatever else you come in contact with on a daily basis. The minor blemishes that appear lend it a pleasing patina, rather than negatively impacting its aesthetics, in my opinion.

The Oura Ring is also fixed in terms of sizing and fit, and the company has come up with a clever way to handle ensuring a good fit for customers. They offer a free sizing kit that they ship out first so you can figure out which Oura size is most comfortable, and decide on which finger you want to wear it. Size is important because you want the Oura Ring to fit snugly enough that it wont fall off or shift around too much, but also not too snugly that it becomes uncomfortable.

Ultimately, the design is fantastic because its both an attractive ring, and an incredibly comfortable device to wear all day and through the night. Unlike even an Apple Watch or other wrist-worn wearable, theres virtually no adjustment required for getting used to wearing it while sleeping, or any discomfort from various types of bands. Its the first wearable Ive used where I truly was able to forget that I was wearing one at all, and its one that no one else will realize youre wearing, either.

So what does the Oura Ring actually track? A lot of things, actually. It measures sleep, as mentioned, as well as various other metrics under two broad categories: Readiness and Activity. Sleep, Readiness and Activity all provide one overall summary score out of 100 to give you a topline sense of where you are, but each is actually calculated from a range of sub-metrics that add up to that larger score.

Ouras sleep tracking is much more in-depth than the forthcoming Apple Watch sleep tracking that Apple is releasing with its next watchOS update in the fall. It monitors when you go to sleep, how long you sleep, how much of that qualifies as deep and how much is REM, and gives you a metric or you sleep efficiency, your time in bed, your total sleep time and more. Readiness tracks your ambient body temperature, heart rate variability, respiratory rate and your resting heart rate, while activity automatically measures calorie burn, inactive time, your steps and how close you are to your overall activity goal.

Image Credits: Darrell Etherington

For all three of these categories, you can dive into each individual sub-metric and see trends over time or individual scores per day, but you also can just look at the overall score, which is provided in a feed-like dashboard in the app and accompanied by practical, actionable advise about what to do with your day, your activity or your sleep habits based on that score and how its trending.

Its at once both the easiest to understand health tracking app Ive used, and also one of those with the most depth when it comes to digging into what is actually being tracked, and what that means in greater detail. And because the app focuses heavily on establishing a baseline and then monitoring deviations from that baseline and providing advice based on that, its more likely to be useful and specifically relevant to you.

With most wearable tech, including the Apple Watch, I periodically have a sort of internal revolt where I end up finding them too much of an intrusion, or too much of a hassle to maintain continuous use. With the Oura Ring, health self-monitoring reaches a perfect pinnacle of combining convenience with useful and actionable information, with an unobtrusive and attractive design that actually makes me want to put it on.

The jury remains out on whether the Oura Ring can actually accurately detect COVID-19 or anticipate the onset of its symptoms, but regardless, its a fantastic personal health tracking device and a great tool for anyone looking to take more control over how they feel on a daily basis. And by actively establishing an individual baseline and comparing your actual overall state to that every day, Oura provides one of the best potential platforms for long-term personal wellness insight out there.

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NJBIA Statement on Reopening of

Health and Fitness Clubs

NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding Thursdays Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists Committee held in Trenton. The discussion revolved around the challenges faced by health and fitness clubs in returning to business.

NJBIA thanks Chairman Sarlo and the members of the committee for conducting Thursdays public hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on New Jerseys health and fitness clubs.

While we recognize an uptick in our states rate of transmission and positivity tests, we know from looking at neighboring states such as Connecticut and Pennsylvania that health and fitness clubs are not responsible for spreading the virus and can reopen safely. In New Jersey, the data shows that social gatherings are the cause for our current spread.

National health data and surveys show that these facilities operating under appropriate guidelines, with good hygiene and social distancing measures saw no increase in COVID-19 transmission and have an occurrence rate of .0004%.

The economic impact of this industry in New Jersey is significant, employing 53,000 in over 1,100 facilities. Having now been closed for over five months and with no opening in sight, the economic impacts to these businesses, their workforce and the states economy cannot be understated.

The administration can protect public health and balance economic health appropriately by allowing these facilities to open with the proper safeguards that are known to protect public health nationwide and regionally.

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Chamomile tea

Is it time for a cup of chamomile? Chamomile tea is a sedative and sleep aid traditionally used in different parts of Iran.

Chamomile extract, a2017 studyfound, improved the sleep quality of older adults and their daily performance in comparison to those who received a placebo.

"It's full of antioxidants, promotes calmness and can reduce anxiety," Schmitt said.

Ashwagandha, a revered herb of Indian ayurvedic alternative medicine, has traditionally been used to calm the nerves. It might work by mimicking the function of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter that inhibits excited responses.

"When you activate this receptor, it makes you sleepy," Dasgupta said. "Many sleep aids that we take work on GABA."

Ashwagandha may help the bodywind downand prepare for sleep, as well as improve overall sleep quality.

Originally hailing from Europe and Asia,valerianis a plant used to treatinsomnia, anxiety, depression and menopause symptoms.

Most of the benefits have been in alleviating insomnia and improving sleep quality for menopausal women. Nearly a third of postmenopausal women who took a valerian capsule twice daily for four weeks reported better sleep quality, found onestudy.

Valerian "does work on the (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptor" that controls excited neural activity, Dasgupta said.

Thanks to the tryptophan, calcium and magnesium in dairy, drinking warm milk before bed may help you sleep better. The warmth makes the beverage more soothing and easier to digest, Dasgupta said.

"Tryptophan's the amino acid that goes on to produce things like melatonin," he said.

"We know that melatonin is a natural hormone in your body produced by the pineal gland. And it's secreted at night and it really is part of helping you try to get that good night's sleep."

Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink with milk, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric and turmeric is rich in the component curcumin. Curcumin hasanti-inflammatoryeffects and the potential to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, which can interfere with sleep.

"Turmeric has also been associated with good sleep," but how inflammation affects sleep hasn't yet been fully defined, Dasgupta said. "But anything that helps with pain, with anxiety or induces some form of muscle relaxation can always be helpful with getting good sleep."

Lemon balm, a lemon-scented herb that derives from the same family as mint, has been traditionally used for improving mood in addition to flavoring meat, seafood and baked goods.

The herb may help to reduce insomnia symptoms. A2011 studyfound a 42% reduction in participants' insomnia symptoms after they received lemon balm extract daily for 15 days.

Passionflower tea, brewed from the dried leaves, flowers and stems of the Passiflora plant, has been used to enhancesleep qualityand alleviate anxiety.

Ina trialwhere participants drank a cup of passionflower tea, kept a sleep diary and completed an anxiety questionnaire for one week, sleep quality was significantly better for those who drank tea in comparison to the placebo.

Passionflower tea in combination with valerian was as effective as Ambien, a common medication for insomnia, in improving sleep quality in a2013 study.

If cow's milk sends you on too many trips to the bathroom or results in allergic reactions, almond milk is another good source of tryptophan, Dasgupta said.

One 8-ounce glass of almond milk also has around 20 milligrams ofmagnesium, a mineral that helps to support the sleep by regulating neurotransmitters to calm our nervous systems and working with melatonin to control our bodies' sleep-wake cycles.

Tart cherry juice may increase your melatonin levels and the time you sleep, stay in bed and feel rested afterward, according to asmall studyof healthy adults. Tart Montgomery cherries have been reported to contain high levels of melatonin.

Despite the reported benefits of these beverages, most of the studies haven't compared if one method of consumption such as pills, powder or tincture is more fast-acting than the other, Dasgupta said. Talking with your physician about sleep aids is important, especially if you would be consuming them in combination with alcohol or medications.

And although herbal supplements may help you fall asleep, Dasgupta said, they could interfere with revealing the true underlying cause of poor sleep.

"Getting good sleep is like a puzzle," he added. "It's so hard to have all the right puzzle pieces for sleep. And when you try to find which one you're missing, that's the hard part."

Make sure to try to put all the puzzle pieces together, including room temperature, light exposure, bedding, sound and routine.

Although he doesn't buy in to all the existing research, Dasgupta doesn't discount "a little non-caffeinated chamomile tea before bed as part of your ritual as you turn off the technology and sit down," he said. "I think those things are really good."

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