Mental illness is a major health problem throughout the world. Scientists estimate that around 18 percent of people have a mental illness, which adds up to more than 42 million Americans. Determining the neurological basis of these diseases is essential to finding effective treatments and is a major area of research. New studies are suggesting […]
Melatonin for Weight Loss?
Maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm is essential to maintaining good health. Sleep disorders have been found to contribute to health problems ranging from fuzzy thinking to heart disease and obesity. Melatonin appears to be the missing link between disordered sleep and health problems, but the exact mechanism is still the subject of intensive research in […]
Napping: Beneficial or Harmful?
In the Western world, napping is most often associated with children. While there are cultures where a midday nap is normal even for adults, most of us try to get our rest at night. However, the urge to sleep in the early afternoon is programmed into us, and sometimes very tempting. Are naps good for […]
Sleep: How It Changes Over Your Lifespan
The way we sleep and amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives to accommodate changes in our circadian rhythm as we age. Have you ever laughed at the term “sleeping like a baby”? Have you ever looked back on childhood and wondered if you slept as well as you remember? Do you know […]
Children’s Sleep Impacted by Lead Exposure: A New Study
Although numerous studies prove that children need plenty of sleep in order to thrive, one new study suggests that lead may have a tremendous impact on children’s sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation and lead exposure both have a significant impact on child development. However, as a new study from Penn Medicine shows, lead exposure may actually […]
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