Mental illness is a major health problem throughout the world. Scientists estimate that around 18 percent of people have a mental illness, which adds up to more than 42 million Americans. Determining the neurological basis of these diseases is essential to finding effective treatments and is a major area of research. New studies are suggesting […]
Why a Scream in the Night is Scarier Than a Scream in the Dark
There’s just something creepy about nighttime. Whether or not you love lying under a blanket of stars and studying the twilight panorama, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s easier to get rattled at night than it is during the day. Although many people assume the reason for this heightened sense of danger is a […]
Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep Disorders: Can Melatonin Help?
People who live with Parkinson’s disease quickly find that even routine tasks become difficult as the disease progresses. It is common for Parkinson’s disease and sleep disorders to go hand in hand. New research in chronobiology suggests that melatonin, particularly timed-release melatonin, may not only help people with Parkinson’s disease to get the sleep they […]
Depression Linked to Disrupted Circadian Rhythms
For any disease, discerning between causes and symptoms is vital, especially for those illnesses that aren’t fully understood. One of the best examples of this is depression, which has intrigued experts for many years. When discussing the causes of this debilitating condition, most doctors point to causes like genetics, traumatic experiences, medications and financial woes—and […]
Chronobiology Reveals Telling Link Between Sleep Times and Memory
Ever since Ben Franklin published “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,” people have understood that there’s a strong correlation between sleep and productivity. However, in recent days the understanding of just how powerful that connection can be has increased dramatically. Study Confirms Disrupted Circadian Rhythms Hurt Memory Stanford […]
