Melatonin is one of the most popular natural health supplements of our time. With millions struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep every night, is it any wonder that so many people reach for this safe and common remedy? However, maintaining healthy melatonin levels is not just important to sleep. Melatonin deficiency can have a […]
The Protective Role of Melatonin in Neonatal Diseases
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 […]
Not Getting Enough Deep Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s
Most modern people are familiar with the cognitive and psychological effects of insomnia. When you have not had enough sleep, you simply do not perform as well. People who have not had enough sleep — particularly restorative deep sleep — do worse on tests, have trouble remembering even basic information and can suffer from more […]
Circadian Disruption: How Tampering With Our Body Clocks Sets the Stage for Disease
Modern life offers plenty of challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. Our world is constantly lit up with artificial lights, while smartphones and other screens beckon. Many of us take trips to faraway places for work and play, causing a form of circadian disruption known as jet lag. It has long been known that […]
Light Pollution and Sleeping Pills, Insomnia Linked
Getting enough sleep — both in quantity and in quality — is one of the greatest challenges for many modern people. This is especially true for the elderly. Research has found that our brains change as we age, often in ways that do not support the restful sleep that our seniors need for optimal health. […]
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