A recent scientific revelation demonstrated that the internal body clock controls brain waste removal. Previously, it was believed that sleep itself was a crucial player. These new findings are instrumental in proving that the body’s inherent circadian rhythm, not sleep, is the controlling element in how the brain is able to effectively eliminate waste. This […]
Understanding How Aging of Eyes Disrupts Circadian Rhythm
While most people are well aware of how aging affects the various functions of the body, its effects on sleep patterns and the circadian rhythm have not been as well understood until more recently. Increasing amounts of research now demonstrate how the body’s natural circadian rhythm can be disrupted because of poor eye health. To […]
COVID-19 in Children: Melatonin May Play a Protective Role
We are learning more about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, almost every day. Once simply acknowledged as a major cause of the common cold, coronavirus is now the most feared illness on the globe due to potentially deadly complications. While many illnesses have severe effects in children, the novel coronavirus appears to practically skip over […]
Your Guide to Melatonin: The Multitasking Molecule
Melatonin is one of the most popular supplements in the world. Best known for its role in promoting quality sleep, this natural supplement has a wide range of uses that are not as commonly known. Although it is indeed effective in guiding the circadian rhythm, melatonin can also have positive effects on cell growth, heart […]
How Sleep Changes as You Age
Most of us are intuitively aware of the fact that sleep changes as we age. After all, very few of us are “sleeping like a baby” anymore, and it’s hard not to notice that Grandpa nods off more often during family gatherings. While some changes in sleep patterns are normal as you age, some are […]
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