For many people, winter is a time of festivities. In addition to holidays and parties, there are often outdoor sports and winter vacations to enjoy. Winter also brings its own seasonal pleasures, like snowmen, knitted socks and cozy long evenings by a fireplace. However, some people do not get the same joy out of the […]
Can Napping Help You Make Better Decisions?
Do you ever feel sleepy after lunch? Do you think wistfully of the good old days when afternoons involved a blanket and some shut-eye? If so, you are not alone. One out of three American adults admits to taking naps on a regular basis, and there are probably even more of us who would do so […]
Scientists Probe Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Circadian Rhythm
Bipolar disorder is a debilitating chronic mental illness that is characterized by extreme shifts in behavior and mood. This condition occurs in cyclic periods that can last for days, months or sometimes even years. For those with bipolar disorder, sleep disturbances are both a trigger and a symptom of the condition. Episodes of depression and […]
The Seasonality of Alzheimer’s: Dementia Symptoms Worsen in Winter
Governed by a countless number of internal rhythms that take their cues from the cycle of the sun and moon, the human body shares a delicate relationship with the passing of the seasons. The seasons have an effect on nearly every aspect of human biology, including how our very brains function. One well-known example of […]
Melatonin Benefits Go Beyond Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Regulation
Melatonin is a hormone most often associated with sleep. Recently, new research has uncovered additional melatonin benefits that demonstrate the crucial ways in which this substance helps our bodies to function. How Does Melatonin Affect Sleep? The pineal gland naturally produces melatonin in response to decreased light levels. The production of this hormone begins as the brain […]
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