Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, affects an estimated 4 percent of the population but is poorly understood. A new study has found that low melatonin may be a contributor to this disorder. While most people think of melatonin as a sleep hormone, low melatonin has been linked to a variety of disorders, including disorders involving […]
Se calcula que la fibromialgia, un trastorno de dolor crónico, afecta al 4% de la población, pero no se conoce bien. Un nuevo estudio ha descubierto que un nivel bajo de melatonina puede contribuir a este trastorno. Aunque la mayoría de la gente piensa que la melatonina es una hormona del sueño, su bajo nivel […]
The spring forward time change doesn’t just mean one less hour of sleep. Researchers have found that it may contribute to an increase in stroke. Many Americans dread the spring time change, which moves clocks forward an hour. Spring forward means an extra hour of light in the evening, but also one hour less of […]
El cambio de hora en primavera no sólo significa una hora menos de sueño. Los investigadores han descubierto que puede contribuir a un aumento de los accidentes cerebrovasculares. Muchos estadounidenses temen el cambio de hora de primavera, que adelanta los relojes una hora. El adelanto supone una hora más de luz por la noche, pero […]
A new study has found sleep deprivation enhances cravings for junk food, possibly explaining the link between obesity and insomnia. Many people are familiar with the term “munchies,” describing the increase in appetite when one uses marijuana or cannabis products. According to new research, a lack of sleep may set off similar behavior, leading to […]
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