Can sleep disturbances contribute to mental illness? A new study suggests that bipolar disorder and disrupted sleep patterns may be interrelated. Once called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by cycles of mania and depression. While this disease is now better understood, many people suffering from this disorder struggle to find a […]
Children Misbehaving: Are Irregular Bedtimes to Blame?
People are often quick to blame poor parenting for childhood misbehavior, but irregular bedtimes may be the culprit for many families. Complaining about “kids these days” is a pastime going back hundreds, even thousands, of years. However, there is evidence that modern children have more behavioral problems than in previous generations. While many blame modern parenting […]
Light Therapy as Effective as Drugs for Treating Major Depression
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 […]
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