Psychology & Psychiatry
Easy treatments can help lift winter blues
For many people, the winter months bring a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Jan 3, 2019
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Health
Researchers propose guidelines for the therapeutic use of melatonin
Sixty years after melatonin was isolated and with more than 23,000 published studies showing the many functions of this hormone secreted by the pineal gland, guidelines should be discussed and established for its therapeutic ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Medical research
Circadian rhythm in human epidermis identified via biomarkers
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has identified circadian rhythm patterns in human skin based on genetic biomarkers. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of ...
Health
The best foods to eat for a good night's sleep
Sleep has become widely recognised as playing a really important role in our overall health and wellness – alongside diet, stress management and exercise.
Oct 5, 2018
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I can't sleep. What drugs can I (safely) take?
If you're having trouble sleeping, medicines shouldn't be your first option. Exercise regularly, cut back on coffee (and other caffeinated drinks) after midday, eat less in the evening, ease up on "screen time" before, and ...
Sep 19, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Working at night is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer in women
Women who work at night, especially during pre-menopause, may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Sep 14, 2018
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Health
Evening use of light-emitting tablets may disrupt healthy sleep
A new Physiological Reports study reveals that evening use of light-emitting tablets can induce delays in desired bedtimes, suppress secretion of melatonin (the hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness), and impair next-morning ...
May 23, 2018
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New findings explain how melatonin promotes sleep
An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have some type of sleep disorder, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Some turn to melatonin supplements to help them fall asleep. Melatonin is a hormone known to promote sleep, ...
May 15, 2018
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Medical research
Study confirms melatonin helps burn calories and curbs weight gain
Researchers from the University of Granada, University Hospital La Paz (Madrid) and the University of Texas (USA) have identified a new molecular mechanism underlying the anti-obesity effects of the chronic administration ...
May 10, 2018
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Health
The rhythms of the night?
New research published in The Journal of Physiology has illuminated the effects of night-time light exposure on internal body clock processes. This is important for helping those who have poor quality sleep, such as shift ...
Apr 30, 2018
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