Day: June 3, 2020

Sleep Hormone Melatonin Supports Immune System Health

Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is not the first germ to sweep the globe, nor will it be the last. We are bombarded on a daily basis with microbes that can cause serious or even fatal disease. Although we are currently more aware of the deadly potential of viral disease, we have always been at risk. Our […]

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Study Finds Melatonin Could Be Abated By Light Pollution

After analyzing an extensive amount of studies within a literature review, a team of researchers found that production of melatonin, which sets the internal clock for sleep, could be impacted by light pollution in both humans and animals. The results were published in the journal Sustainability. The team, from Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, examined […]

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How to Get Good Sleep During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you are having difficulty falling and staying asleep lately, you are not alone. The effects of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis are wreaking havoc on the sleep schedules of many. It is understandable that uncertainty about this challenging time may have you wondering how to get good sleep. However, it is important that you […]

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