Pumpkin goodness, high-sodium foods, and top natural sleep aids

While pumpkin may be almost inescapable every October and November, here's why you'll want to enjoy this oversize squash beyond Halloween and Thanksgiving.

	Wellness Wire   We're well into that orange time of year — are you having any pumpkin today? Here are nine ways these bulky slabs of nutrients are more than just October carving canvases. We're also casting a warm spotlight on natural sleep aids such as melatonin and ginseng, while throwing some shade on the most sodium-laden foods out there.   The Pursuit of Pumpkin: 9 Nutritional Reasons While pumpkin may be almost inescapable every October and November, here's why you'll want to enjoy this oversize squash beyond Halloween and Thanksgiving. Read on   Can the U.S. Learn from Other Countries About Obesity? From Italy to Japan, several countries have lower obesity rates than the U.S. Here's some of what they do to keep citizens' weight in check. Read on ADVERTISEMENT How Many of These High-Sodium Foods Do You Eat? Many of us exceed the maximum daily recommendation of sodium and don't even know it. Here are 30 foods that tend to be high in sodium — and what to eat instead. Read on 8 Natural Sleep Aids: Which Could Work for You? Nonprescription sleep aids aren't potentially addictive, and can also encourage relaxation and ease anxiety. Try these ideas for a solid night of sleep. Read on Get our Men's Health newsletter Good reads on nutrition, fitness, and the health conditions that affect men most. Subscribe Get our Women's Wellness newsletter Sage advice on exercise, mindful eating, sex, sleep, stress relief, and more. Subscribe Follow Us View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe © 2018 Healthline Media 660 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107