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Can magnesium help you sleep?

TikTok users claim that drinking the "sleepy girl mocktail," a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and other ingredients, can help you sleep. But does it really work? NPR's health correspondent Maria Godoy brings us the science behind the trend – and magnesium's effect on sleep. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  Got two left feet? A guide to dance

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  A beginner's guide to roasting a Thanksgiving turkey

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  Clever kitchen hacks from 'Bake Off' judge Prue Leith

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  A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork

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  How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered

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  How to pick the right health insurance plan

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  Busting myths about hydration

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  How to recover from a bad night of sleep

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  How to slow down when you eat

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  How to find lost objects: Techniques that really work

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  Dear Life Kit: I need a gut check for a sticky situation

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  A guide to breast cancer screening

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  Should you let your kid quit something?

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  How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online

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  How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet

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  How "parts" therapy can help you heal