Hope is restored to the millions that suffer from depression as new research reveals light therapy is highly effective—even more so than Prozac—in treating non-seasonal major depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a common mental disorder that affects an estimated 350 million people globally. It is also the leading cause of disability worldwide. […]
Newly-Discovered Genes Cause Circadian Rhythms to Change as We Age
Doctors have long noted that circadian rhythms change as we age. New research suggests this is due to the action of previously unknown genes. Most people with elderly relatives have noticed that they live by a different rhythm. Older people tend to be early to bed, early to rise and to nap more throughout the day. […]
Ultradian Rhythms: The Key to Mental Health?
The link between mental illness and a disturbed circadian rhythm is clear. However, new research suggests that ultradian rhythms and mental health are also deeply connected. Mental illness can have a huge effect on daily rhythms. People who struggle with mental illness often see an impact on every aspect of their life, but nowhere as […]
Lack of Sleep Negatively Affects Emotions
Researchers curious about the relationship between lack of sleep and emotions have identified the mechanism responsible for triggering emotional impairment when sleep is lacking. Quality sleep is a valuable component of our health and well-being. For many years researchers have studied how lack of sleep may be related to overall physical and mental health. Past […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Latest Research on Beating the Winter Blues
Doctors and medical researchers have long known that seasons can affect moods. Researchers in chronobiology have recently identified the actual cause. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects a large number of people. Circadian biology research suggests that 4 to 6 percent of people have moderate to severe forms of this disease, while up to one out […]
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