REM sleep stabilizes eating behavior, study finds
Photo Cred: Lum3n/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The activation of neurons in the hypothalamus during REM sleep regulates eating behavior, and suppressing this activity in mice decreases appetite, according to new...
Read MoreStudy shows associations between outdoor, artificial light and health outcomes
Photo Cred: elizabeth lies/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Adolescents who live in areas that have high levels of artificial light at night tend to get less sleep and are more likely...
Read MoreStudy describes brain complications in patients with severe COVID-19
Photo Cred: Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A study of 153 patients treated in hospitals in the United Kingdom during the acute phase of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic describes...
Read MoreSleep protective against effects of aging
Photo Cred: Matheus Vinicius/Unsplash By Catherine Darley, ND Patients want to live as long and as healthy a life as possible, and rightly so. To help meet that goal, practitioners should...
Read MoreHealthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
Photo Cred: CDC/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors was associated with substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the journal Neurology. The...
Read MoreTherapeutic benefits of naps across lifespan
Photo Cred: PIxabay/Pexels By Catherine Darley, ND As a naturopathic doctor and sleep specialist, I am asked about napping frequently. In the medical community, there is no clear discussion on whether...
Read MoreResearchers call for mental health support for healthcare workers
Photo Cred: Gustavo Fring/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Healthcare workers have been on the front lines of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, providing care to the sick at great personal risk....
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Sleep in Patient Protocols: An Integrative Medicine Case Study
Many patients experience trouble sleeping, whether due to stress, illness, or other disruptions to normal routine. However, ongoing sleep problems and sleep disorders are becoming more widely recognized in healthcare...
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