Menopause affects every system in a woman’s body. Recent analysis suggests that sleep is one area where older women are likely to suffer. Women are disproportionately prone to sleep disorders, a mystery that has been explored by researchers but never fully solved. There are many proposed causes of this lack of quality sleep, from female […]
Melatonin, Pain and Fibromyalgia
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 […]
Which Disturbs Your Sleep More: the iPad or the Book?
While many once went to bed with a book, now numerous people instead fall asleep reading an iPad or other device. This may have negative effects on sleep. Tablets have become a central part of Western life. We watch television shows and movies on them, complete schoolwork on them and even use them to manage […]
Light Pollution Contributes to Poor Sleep Hygiene
Although we feel safer sleeping in a well-lit neighborhood, light pollution may actually interfere with our circadian rhythm and rob us of high-quality rest. The Western world has associated light with safety for over 100 years. Our streets and neighborhoods are filled with lights that help us to see and prevent danger. In many ways, […]
Melatonin May Be the Key to the Fountain of Youth
Melatonin plays many roles in the human body, influencing a variety of physiological systems. Evidence implies that this hormone may play a role in anti-aging as well. From alleviating pain and increasing fertility to helping you lose weight, melatonin appears to be nature’s own wonder drug. Unlike many wonder drugs, this one is made deep […]
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