Sleep disorders
Melatonin for kids: Is it safe? How to help school children get good sleep
Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe?
Sep 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The science of dreams and nightmares: What is going on in our brains while we're sleeping?
Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you're young or physically active. That's because sleep changes with age and exercise affects brain ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Neuroscience
How bright-light treatment improves sleep in stressed mice
Chronic stress is associated with sleep disturbance. In their new study, Lu Huang and colleagues identify the neural pathway behind this behavior, and at the same time, explain how bright-light treatment is able to counter ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Medications
Medical cannabis use in patients with chronic health issues linked to improvements in health-related quality of life
Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue in the first three months of use, along with improvements in ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study uncovers new mechanism by which sleep protects brain function
Not only does a lack of sleep make you feel awful, research has shown it impairs the brain. What's more, sleep loss over long periods can even increase risk for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Researchers want ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Medications
Insomnia drug helps prevent oxycodone relapse, study shows
A good night's sleep has many proven health benefits, and a new Scripps Research study suggests one more: preventing opioid relapse.
Sep 6, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance
Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and physical activity is particularly affected, with 78% of teenage girls reporting they avoid ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school
My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers find variations in sleep patterns in patients with cluster headaches
Patients with cluster headache suffer from various sleep problems, such as insomnia, which also occur in periods when the patient is symptom-free and should be considered during treatment. This has been shown by researchers ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Health
How to get better sleep on long-haul flights
For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, mixed with a few nerves. We're off somewhere different—perhaps a holiday, maybe to catch up with friends or family. Even work can be more interesting when ...
Aug 31, 2023
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