While many once went to bed with a book, now numerous people instead fall asleep reading an iPad or other device. This may have negative effects on sleep. Tablets have become a central part of Western life. We watch television shows and movies on them, complete schoolwork on them and even use them to manage […]
Melatonin, Pain and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, affects an estimated 4 percent of the population but is poorly understood. A new study has found that low melatonin may be a contributor to this disorder. While most people think of melatonin as a sleep hormone, low melatonin has been linked to a variety of disorders, including disorders involving […]
Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Patterns: Newly-Discovered Connections
Can sleep disturbances contribute to mental illness? A new study suggests that bipolar disorder and disrupted sleep patterns may be interrelated. Once called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by cycles of mania and depression. While this disease is now better understood, many people suffering from this disorder struggle to find a […]
Can Resetting Disturbed Sleep-Wake Cycles Boost Metabolism?
Obesity and other metabolic syndromes are the most difficult health disorders to treat. However, new research suggests that resetting sleep cycles may boost metabolism. Obesity has become an epidemic in many developed nations. However, solving the medical problems behind this and other metabolic disorders is more complicated than it seems. While conventional wisdom holds that […]
The Secrets of Sleep: Part Two
Do you have trouble falling asleep? These secrets of sleep may be the key to a good night’s rest. Falling and staying asleep can be an immense challenge for many people. In many cases, this is due to several myths about sleep. The following secrets of sleep are based on solid scientific evidence and, in […]
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