Shift Work And Serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the
Any disruption in the synthesis,
Serotonin originates in neurons deep in the midline of the brainstem. Because these neurons profile diffusely throughout the...
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Sleeping Despite Shifting Work Schedules
In our last blog we touched upon the problem of shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) and discussed some of the social and health-related issues... Read more »
Shift Work and the Impact on Heart Health
Not too long ago I had an individual ask a question about the impact of working at night on health. This is a great question and something... Read more »
The Hazards of Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)
The New York Times reported on August 31 that the air traffic controller involved in the tragic Comair flight, which killed 49 people, was... Read more »
Serotonin and Your Body
I was losing the argument. According to my neighbor, it was possible to take serotonin as a supplement and not only lose weight but... Read more »
06/18/07 #6: Triptans, Zoloft, and serotonin syndrome?
Full Question: I am a 59 year old female with a history of migraine headaches. I have found great success with Imitrex Nasal spray, giving... Read more »
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Sleep hormone low in shift workers
The sleep hormone serotonin is lower in rotating shift workers compared to day workers, a study has found. The abnormal sleep patterns of shift... Read more »
All About Shift Work
BASICS:A shift worker is anyone who follows a work schedule that is outside of the typical "9 to 5" business day. In the past few decades the United... Read more »
Night shift work is hard on the heart: study
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that working the night shift might lead to hormonal and... Read more »
Study: Night shift work does not increase cancer risk
Working the night shift does not increase a person's cancer risk, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 20 years of data--a total of 3.2 million... Read more »
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