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Most people who experience poor sleep report that it affects their mood, but does it also affect mental health? Answer: Yes, it does. Sleep is closely connected to our mental and emotional health and has been linked to mental conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Salt in excess can increase your blood pressure and, even worse, put you at risk for heart disease. If that alone does not make you aware, new studies show a direct link between higher daily salt intake and the quantity of sleep you achieve each night.

With as many as 35 percent of American adults suffering from symptoms of insomnia, it makes sense that most people want to take advantage of foods and supplements for a better nights’ sleep. Here’s how.