Pregnancy brings with it a long list of aches, pains and inconveniences. One common complaint is that sleep can become more difficult. While most discomforts in pregnancy pose no risk of harm, a new study suggests that sleep disorders may increase the risk of preterm labor, which can in turn have very damaging effects on […]
Melatonin and Hemorrhagic Stroke: Supplementation Results in Improved Patient Outcome
Melatonin is one of the most important biochemicals in the human body. It helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles, keeping our internal clocks on track. It also is important in DNA repair and key cell metabolic processes. Recent studies have found that melatonin also has a neuroprotective effect, helping to prevent long-term damage from both everyday […]
Light and the Circadian Rhythm: Why Do We Sleep When It’s Dark?
Why do most humans get sleepy when the sun sets? New research on light and sleep offers insights into the inner workings of our circadian rhythm. Have you ever been woken by someone turning on a light? Do you notice it’s harder to fall asleep when your television is on? If so, you have experienced […]
Melatonin and Myopia: How Sleep Patterns Are Linked to Short-Sightedness
Researchers studying whether short-sightedness is linked with sleep patterns made an interesting discovery this year: People who have myopia, or short-sightedness, have melatonin levels that are up to three times higher than people who do not have myopia. Researchers hope that the newly discovered link between melatonin and myopia may offer a cost-effective solution for […]
Newly Discovered Link Between Sleep and Diabetes Warrants Early Bedtime for Children
Once a disease of adults, Type 2 diabetes is now affecting an increasing number of children in the United States. This disease is linked to increased insulin resistance and metabolic effects that can have devastating lifelong consequences. Doctors and scientists are struggling to discover the reason that so many children are suffering from Type 2 […]
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