Your sleep position may be more than a matter of comfort. New research suggests that sleeping on your side can reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. Most people have a preferred sleeping position. Until recently, it was generally believed by medical professionals and the general public alike that it didn’t matter how one sleeps as […]
Supplementation Reverses Declining Polyamine Levels Tied to the Circadian Clock
Researchers have long known that the circadian rhythm changes as we age. New evidence suggests declining polyamine levels may be tied to this change. Our circadian clocks change throughout our life span. While young people tend to sleep well and feel well-rested, elderly people are more likely to have trouble falling and staying asleep. This […]
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 […]
Can Resetting Disturbed Sleep-Wake Cycles Boost Metabolism?
Obesity and other metabolic syndromes are the most difficult health disorders to treat. However, new research suggests that resetting sleep cycles may boost metabolism. Obesity has become an epidemic in many developed nations. However, solving the medical problems behind this and other metabolic disorders is more complicated than it seems. While conventional wisdom holds that […]
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. […]
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