Whether due to insomnia or just the daily demands of the modern world, millions of Americans are struggling with a lack of sleep. This can affect both mood and health in a variety of ways — but it also affects memory and the ability to learn. Sleep is an essential part of building new memories. […]
Many recent studies have shown the importance of melatonin to human health. We need this hormone to get both enough sleep, and high-quality sleep. It is also crucial as an antioxidant, helping to remove toxic compounds from our cells before they can cause damage. Last, melatonin appears to be important in signaling DNA repair, a […]
Everyone suffers from occasional pain. However, for some people, pain is a common and even daily occurrence. Chronic pain is increasing in the modern world, with millions of people reporting feeling pain on a daily basis and some constantly. Despite the commonplace nature of chronic pain, doctors and scientists struggle to find safe and effective […]
Insomnia is one of the world’s oldest documented disorders; a devastating inability to either fall asleep or stay asleep. Although there are many medications for this illness, they are oftentimes ineffective or the side effects too serious to tolerate. Our inability to treat insomnia completely may be due to a misunderstanding of the disorder. According […]
Dietary fads seem to come and go with the seasons. Fasting, particularly intermittent fasting, seems to be here to stay. A growing number of people are achieving weight loss and other health goals using this simple method of eating. According to new research, this may be due to the way intermittent fasting affects circadian rhythm. […]
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