Alzheimer’s disease often disrupts a person’s daily habits. Sleep disturbances, restless tossing and turning, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs. In later stages, patients often suffer from “sundowning,” a period of increased confusion and restlessness that tends to occur in the evening. These patterns suggest a close link between the progression of […]
The circadian clocks that control the circadian rhythm are intertwined with many important systems in living organisms such as plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. For this reason, disruptions to our circadian clocks are associated with higher rates of disease in humans, including certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Every New Insight Into the […]
From counting sheep to using white noise to employing weight blankets: people try countless ways to improve their sleep. However, poor sleep has serious consequences and affects heart and metabolic health, memory, learning ability, productivity, emotional balance, and even relationships. Now, scientists say that a surprisingly effective remedy for better sleep may already be on […]
New research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 Annual Meeting suggests that women who deliver by cesarean section are at higher risk of experiencing severe pain that interferes with sleep and daily functioning, as well as a higher risk of developing sleep disorders. How Cesarean Deliveries and Sleep Disorders are Related “Sleep is often overlooked in […]
Can food combat bad moods? A new study provides further evidence that mealtimes can influence mental health, including the extent of mood swings caused by depression and anxiety. Timing of Food Intake could be Crucial in Reducing Mood Swings Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health system, […]
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