More Fruits and Veggies Can Improve Sleep for Young People

More Fruits and Veggies Can Improve Sleep for Young People
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Eating more fruits and vegetables can help young adults, especially young women, sleep better, a new study shows.

Young adults who reported eating less than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day reported a high prevalence of chronic insomnia symptoms, with over one-third reporting difficulties in falling asleep or maintaining sleep at least three times per week for three months or longer.

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