Eating melatonin-rich foods is linked to lower obesity and depression rates
A large cohort study suggests that melatonin from everyday foods may mark dietary patterns associated with lower rates…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
300-million-year-old brain rhythm links humans, birds, and lizards
Sleep looks peaceful on the outside, but inside the brain, it is anything but quiet. Neurons pulse, blood…
Camera-based technology measures cardiopulmonary coupling without physical sensors
From a physiological perspective, heartbeats and breathing do not operate independently in the human body. Cardiac rhythm varies…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…
Ashwagandha aids recovery without blunting training stress in athletes
A controlled trial in team-sport athletes suggests Ashwagandha may help maintain hormonal balance and support recovery and power…
New review examines the growing global use of melatonin among pediatric populations
Sleep problems are increasingly common among children and adolescents, affecting emotional regulation, cognitive development, and healthy conditions. As…
6 simple ways to have a younger brain into your 60s and beyond
Think ahead! It’s important to treat your brain like a retirement fund — the earlier you invest, the…
What’s Actually Going On In Your Body
When you think of people with sleep apnea, maybe you picture loud, cartoonish snoring, or assume you’d know…
Research finds persistent prescribing of risky medications to older adults with dementia
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed…
Trying to Recover From Sleep Debt? This Type of Exercise May Help
The beginning of a new year can wipe the slate clean for fresh life and work goals—but if…
Ancient animals reveal sleep’s original role in maintaining brain health
A groundbreaking new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep’s core functions originated hundreds of millions…