Overprescribing Melatonin in Children for Sleep Complaints
...due to behavioral factors, such as electronic use, non-scheduled sleep time, inconsistent sleep patterns, and stimulant use [...]
REM Sleep Important in Retaining Memories
Razi Berry The presence of dreaming during rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep indicates that memory formation may occur during this sleep [...]
Sleep is Crucial to Memory
...only did the neurons activated by the visual stimulus keep more active during subsequent sleep, sleep is vital to their ability to [...]
Getting Better Sleep Can Prevent Alzheimer’s
...production of melatonin, the hormone secreted by the pineal gland that helps us fall asleep and stay asleep. 2. | Have a bedtime [...]
Children’s Lack of Sleep Increases Risk for Emotional Disorders Later
...participants found less pleasure from positive things, just after two nights of poor sleep. “Healthy sleep is critical for [...]
Sleep Apnea and Sensory Integration: How NeuroCranial Restructuring Changes a Young Boy’s Life
Dr. Hillary Lampers, ND Sleep apnea is a common disorder suffered by millions of Americans. During sleep the brain is deprived of [...]
Can Sleep Problems Predict Future Chronic Pain Issues?
...In this study, all four parameters of sleep quality were measured – difficulties initiated sleep, maintaining [...]
Waking Earlier May Help Depression
...as early risers, regardless of how long they sleep. But because mood disorders themselves can disrupt sleep patterns, researchers [...]
Parents: Don’t Worry About Baby’s Inconsistent Sleep
...co-sleeping The researchers also found that some parental practices were related to variability in sleep patterns. For example, [...]
Sleep Disturbance as Predictor for Increased Suicide Risk
In an interesting study recently, sleep disturbances were found to be a significant short-term risk factor leading to suicidal thoughts in young adults [...]
