As any caregiver will know, Alzheimer's disease is associated with enormous changes in the mood, behavior, sleep patterns and activities of daily living in the person affected. Some of these symptoms have been associated with disturbances in the circadian rhythm - the term used to describe the 24 hour cycle of our biological processes. Evidence suggests that this inbuilt timing system is very sensitive to both light levels and the hormone melatonin.
A study out this month highlighting the...
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
A recent article in the journal Current Pain and Headache Reports discusses the use of melatonin as a treatment for fibromyalgia. First... Read more »
What a great way to possibly improve one's quality of life-and an easy one, too. Bright lights! Carol Bradley Bursack's blog about the... Read more »
Melatonin is a sleep hormone, produced by the pineal gland seated deep inside the brain, as well as other parts of the body, such as the... Read more »
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is produced by the pineal gland. It has been well known for its role in the... Read more »
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
Q. What with all the side effects I had during chemotherapy, I really wasn’t in the mood for sex very often. And now that I’m done with chemo,... Read more »
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Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life,... Read more »
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Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »
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Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Prevention Do not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. These... Read more »
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