Research suggests that melatonin may play an important role in the process and treatment of serious diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is common in the United States and Northern European countries. While this diagnosis once was almost a sure death sentence, new drugs and treatments are making it possible for people with this […]
Why Women Have a Harder Time Getting the Sleep They Need
Women are more likely to experience problems with sleep than men. New research suggests that hormonal factors may be to blame for this gender disparity. Sleep is a universal human behavior, one shared by every person in the world. However, many people in the United States and beyond struggle to get the rest they need […]
The Circadian Rhythm of Skin Disorders: Eczema and Psoriasis
Understanding the circadian rhythm of skin and skin disorders may allow people to better treat common dermatological issues. Tens of millions of people suffer from unsightly, itchy and painful skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. While there are many medical treatments that can help alleviate symptoms, these are not a cure. Even worse, there […]
The Circadian Rhythm and its Role in Early Development
Most humans wake in the morning and go to sleep at night. Lather, rinse and repeat. Because our sleep-wake cycles are so important, a tightly-controlled clock called the circadian rhythm regulates them. New research suggests that the circadian rhythm may regulate more than just our sleep-wake cycles. Winding Up Your Internal Clock As with all […]
Study Finds Vision and Light are Key Players in Sleep-Wake Cycles
Why do some animals sleep at night while others sleep during the day? Research suggests that the way our eyes process light may be a key factor in our sleep-wake cycles. Most of us learned about the difference between diurnal and nocturnal animals back in grade school. Some animals are biologically programmed to sleep at […]
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