New-age sleep aids make slumber sweet

Legendary funny-man W.C. Fields probably said it best: “The best cure for insomnia is to get lots of sleep.” But anyone who has suffered with insomnia or even the occasional restless night knows that starring wide-eyed at the ceiling or alarm clock is far from a comedic event.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults (ages 18 and up) need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. However, the average adult is reportedly only getting between five and a half to seven hours each night. While that loss of two to three hours of optimal time zonked out might…