The midnight snack is almost an institution of American life, with many people succumbing to a nighttime raid of their refrigerators and freezers. However, new research suggests that these after-hours snack attacks may be linked to poor sleep. Can Eating Before Bed be Bad for You? Eating late at night can interfere with sleep in […]
Why a Scream in the Night is Scarier Than a Scream in the Dark
There’s just something creepy about nighttime. Whether or not you love lying under a blanket of stars and studying the twilight panorama, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s easier to get rattled at night than it is during the day. Although many people assume the reason for this heightened sense of danger is a […]
Sleep Disturbances: Men vs. Women
Sleep is essential to good health and good mental function, but many Americans struggle to get the rest they need. Approximately 40 million people in the United States suffer from sleep disorders, with the prevalence evenly spread between men and women. Although both sexes are equally likely to have disordered sleep, there are differences in […]
Chronotherapy Offers New Hope for Epileptic Patients
When epilepsy strikes it’s a hard blow, not only for the affected individuals, but also for their loved ones. The quest to find a cure can consume a family, making it difficult to think about anything else as long as the symptoms persist. The intricate design of the human body is truly marvelous. Each particular […]
Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep Disorders: Can Melatonin Help?
People who live with Parkinson’s disease quickly find that even routine tasks become difficult as the disease progresses. It is common for Parkinson’s disease and sleep disorders to go hand in hand. New research in chronobiology suggests that melatonin, particularly timed-release melatonin, may not only help people with Parkinson’s disease to get the sleep they […]
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