Most of us look forward to our golden years and the freedom of retirement. However, for some people, these decades are marked by confusion and rapid cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases affecting the elderly, with very few effective treatments and no real cures. Previous studies have found a […]
Sleep Deprivation and Depression: Could Losing Sleep Improve Your Mood?
Most people assume that sleep is good for one’s mood. Most of us become more emotionally labile and are generally in a bad mood when we didn’t get the proper amount of sleep. This holds true for many people, but new research suggests a powerful and common exception. Sleep deprivation may actually become a future […]
The Link Between Melatonin and Neurological Diseases
Much of human existence is dependent on the brain, from our senses to our intelligence, memory and even our ability to move. Because of the importance of healthy brain function, neurological diseases are among the most feared in the world. There are currently few treatments for diseases that damage delicate brain tissues. However, new research […]
How Your 12-Hour Internal Clock Affects Overall Health
While there’s a great deal of talk about circadian, or 24-hour, rhythms, new evidence suggests that 12-hour rhythms may actually have a greater impact on our health. Diurnal animals, including humans, naturally sleep at night while remaining awake during the day. While this overall 24-hour rhythm of rest and activity is important, scientists are discovering […]
The Effects of Too Little Sleep Are Making Headlines… But What About Oversleeping?
If you are like many people in the Western world, you are trying to get more sleep. However, oversleeping also poses several serious health risks. The headlines tell us that Americans and other people in the West do not get enough sleep. To a great extent, this is true. Lack of sleep is extremely common […]
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