Melatonin is a hormone most often associated with sleep. Recently, new research has uncovered additional melatonin benefits that demonstrate the crucial ways in which this substance helps our bodies to function. How Does Melatonin Affect Sleep? The pineal gland naturally produces melatonin in response to decreased light levels. The production of this hormone begins as the brain […]
Sleeping Too Much Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Most people are familiar with the famous story of Goldilocks and the three bears. Goldilocks, upon finding three bowls of porridge, noted that one was too hot, one too cold and the last just right. When it comes to sleep, just as in fairy tales, achieving a middle ground can be crucial to good outcomes. […]
Disrupting Gut Bacteria Circadian Rhythm Leads to Serious Health Consequences
The gastrointestinal microbiome and its effects on human health have been all over the media lately. While we have known for hundreds of years that there are bacteria in our gut, we are just beginning to grasp their diversity and complexity. Some recent studies have focused on the circadian rhythm of these tiny bacteria. Like all […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Junk Food Cravings, Late-Night Eating
Many people in the Western world are heavier than ideal. Despite the wide year-round availability of healthy foods, too many of us reach for high-calorie junk food on a regular basis. Part of this is due to cost and taste, but cravings also play a huge role. A large proportion of people describe late night […]
Alcohol and Sleep: How Drinking Disrupts the Body’s Circadian Rhythm
Insomnia is an epidemic in the modern world, with stress and unusual working hours keeping many people up at night. For around 20 percent of American adults, an alcoholic beverage is a go-to relief, helping them to stop the tossing and turning. According to several studies on alcohol and sleep, this can have serious effects on […]
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