According to a study published in the August 1st issue of the journal SLEEP, researchers have found that people who work rotating shifts have lower levels of serotonin, a hormone and neurotransmitter in the central nervous system thought to play a big part in regulating a person's sleep. Levels of serotonin were found to... Read more
Researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center have reported a link between poor sleep and elderly women who have experienced cognitive decline, such that associated with Alzheimer's disease. After age 65, women with cognitive decline were more likely to sleep poorly than women whose cognition did not decline... Read more
Former Surgeon Generals Dr. Richard H. Carmona, Dr. C. Everett Koop, and Dr. David Satcher have testified that they experienced repeated political interference, attempts to weaken or suppress important public health reports, and dismissal of pertinent health issues by administration officials because of political considerations. Drs... Read more
The best way to prevent a sleepless night is to be aware of the risks for insomnia. Do you know what might cause you to lose sleep? See Risk Factors For Insomnia (http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-introduction-000027_4-145.html) to stay in touch with the things in your life that could cost you valuable rest. Do all you can... Read more
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