Why do you need sleep? A new study suggests that sleep resets your brain by shrinking the junction between nerve cells and this may be crucial to human health. Views of sleep and its purpose have changed throughout the ages, including how much sleep we consider ideal, the sleeping conditions we prefer and even whether […]
Cognitive Impairment and Sleep in the Elderly: What You Need to Know
New studies on cognitive impairment in the elderly suggest that sleep-disordered breathing is a risk factor for the mental changes associated with old age. Up to 50 percent of American adults—a much higher percentage than their European counterparts—report feeling sleepy during the day, thus compromising their ability to perform their jobs, care for their loved […]
Study Finds Psychotherapy Sessions Work Best in the Morning
Whether you’re a morning lark or a night owl, a new chronobiology study shows that morning may be the best time to schedule your next psychotherapy appointment. Do you see a therapist? While many people view this as a dirty secret, it is a common behavior—and a healthy one as well. Psychotherapy can be an […]
Hormonal Contraception Use Shown to Increase Risk of Depression
Hormonal contraception use is so common that it is almost ubiquitous. However, it may be increasing the risk of depression in some women who use it. Although millions of women worldwide use hormone contraception, the Pill and other contraceptives can have a variety of side effects. While many of these side effects are generally minor, […]
The Role of Melatonin in a Variety of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Melatonin may be a viable option to help treat many neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a recent study published in the Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. Produced naturally by the pineal gland, melatonin is a hormone that is secreted according to the body’s circadian rhythm, or 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. Various neuropsychiatric disorders (mental disorders that are linked to […]
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