With their sweet juiciness and burst of flavor, cherries bring summer memories of cherry pie, cherry cobbler—or just popping the ruby red fruit into your mouth to experience their fruity goodness.

One type of cherry keeps showing up in the research—and that’s just the start of this recovery list.

You may have heard of tart cherry juice as the latest and greatest miracle drink to improve your performance, your recovery, your sleep, and even your immunity. But can a juice really do all of that?

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Cherry juice may help with better sleep and reducing ...

As a 45-year-old dietitian, I'm deeply invested in my health, particularly when it comes to maintaining muscle mass and strength. After all, sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass with age, ...

Cyclists who are preparing for race day may have a new sports drink to give them an edge in recovery: tart cherry juice. A new study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found ...

As a 45-year-old dietitian, I’m deeply invested in my health, particularly when it comes to maintaining muscle mass and strength. After all, sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass with age, ...

Tart cherry juice is a source of melatonin, which is a hormone that induces sleep. Some studies suggest that consuming tart cherries before sleep increases sleep duration and quality. Tart cherries ...

Trista Chan is a registered dietitian and hormone health expert with experience supporting the health of people navigating hormonal and metabolic challenges. Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Small, creative nutrition habits—like adding ...