Researchers have discovered the exact mechanism of how mice fall asleep and wake, offering the hope of new treatment for people with sleep disorders. Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia, jet lag and circadian disorders. However, medicine offers few answers for these debilitating problems. This is due to the fact that there […]
Study Finds Women May Be More Affected by Shift Work
Shift work has been identified as a risk factor for diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Women may be especially at risk for negative health effects. Getting enough sleep is a struggle for many people, but especially for people who work nontraditional shifts. Sleeping during light hours and being awake at night can negatively affect […]
How the Circadian Rhythm of Your Kidneys Affects You
Like many organs, the kidneys have their own circadian rhythm. This internal clock affects your electrolyte balance, hydration and a variety of factors. The kidneys play a variety of roles in the human body. They create urine, which disposes of metabolic wastes, but this is just the first of their vital functions. A new study […]
Predicting Depression Severity Using Melatonin Samples
Depression, the most common mental disorder in the world, appears to be linked to sleep disorders and altered melatonin levels. Around 6.7 percent of American adults have a major depressive episode every year, making depression one of the most important public health issues of our time. Sleep disorders are considered one of the major symptoms […]
Poor Sleep-Wake Cycles Could Be a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. Treating the sleep disorders associated with Parkinson’s may offer hope. Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of the ability of neurons in the brain to make dopamine, a neurotransmitter that aids in cognitive function, emotional control, motor coordination and a variety of other vital […]
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