You’ve likely been made aware by now that insufficient sleep has been linked to a myriad of both mental and physical health issues. Now, a new study has found that even minor sleep disturbances, such as difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, raise blood pressure and significantly increase the risk of heart disease […]
Light-Activated Drug for Parkinson’s Offers New Hope for Sufferers
Scientists on the cutting edge of drug research have developed a new light-activated drug for Parkinson’s patients that reduces symptoms and improves motor function. The first of its kind for Parkinson’s disease, this new application method allows for drug administration at an exact location with precise and controlled timing, thereby increasing the efficacy and lowering […]
New Link Between Mother’s Melatonin Levels and Autism Risk in Children
Autism is one of the fastest-growing neurodevelopmental disorders in the Western world. Despite intensive research, scientists and doctors are at a loss as to the causes of this disorder. According to surprising new research on melatonin and autism, parents who have low melatonin levels may have a higher risk of having a child who develops […]
Losing Sleep is Worse on Women’s Memory Than Men’s
All living creatures, from plants to fireflies to humans, have an innate circadian rhythm. However, there are key differences between organisms. In addition to differences between different species, there also appear to be dramatic differences between the sexes, particularly when it comes to sleep and memory. According to new research, women suffer more consequences in […]
The Real Battle of the Sexes: Sleep Differences Between Women and Men
More and more research is revealing that men and women are different in a variety of ways, aside from the obvious anatomical differences. According to several studies, the realm of sleep is no exception. Men and women have slight differences in their circadian rhythms that can have a huge impact on their daily routine. In […]
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