The hormone melatonin has traditionally been regarded as the hormone of darkness, because of the nightly surge in production that is associated with the sleep cycle. It is also associated with seasonal cycles. Research over the past two decades found high levels of melatonin in the body during daytime, far
Sleep on it – in the morning you will know what to do: We often wrestle with a problem or cannot make up our minds about a decision to be taken, then decide to sleep on it. The next morning, we usually have clarity on what to do. But how
Throughout the ages, dreams have had special significance for people. You may not remember most of your dreams, but everyone spends about two hours per night dreaming. The brain does not switch off when you go to sleep, but it is highly active during certain parts of the night, especially
A good night’s sleep is just as important for your health as healthy eating and a daily exercise routine. Like food and water, sleep is essential for survival, no wonder we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep every night and less
Throughout the ages, mothers have been singing lullabies in the dark of night to put their babies and toddlers to sleep. In a similar vein, our bodies sing a nightly lullaby to put us to sleep – with a song called melatonin. Although this song has no lyrics, it does
The manufacturing and use of low emitting diode (LED) lighting has undergone rapid technological development in recent years, taking the world by storm. The LED light sources are small and bright, but also very energy efficient, using up to 95% less energy than traditional light sources. LEDs light up the
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) describes a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs due to a sensation of severe discomfort. The discomfort can take the form of feelings of aching, tingling (‘pins and needles”), itching, a “buzzing” sensation, an unpleasant tickle, a “crawling of the flesh” feeling,
What is blue light? Light that the human eye is able to see is known as visible light, which consists of wavelengths of varying lengths that are seen as different colours by the human eye. Blue light has a fairly short wavelength and is found close to the invisible, but
Many people rely on prescription sleeping medication to be able to fall asleep and to have a good night’s rest. These sleeping medications, usually sleeping tablets, are referred to as sedative hypnotics in the medical profession, and are not designed for long-term use. There are three main categories of sedative-hypnotics:
Healthy sleeping habits and a good night’s sleep (at least seven hours) allow the body time to do important physiological maintenance. During the initial phase of light sleep, the vast amount of information received that day is erased, and only the memories of importance are kept. Then one goes into
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