Sleep & Aging

Melatonin, a naturally occurring amide, is a hormone synthesized by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin regulates the dark-light clock in our brains that govern such things as the sleep-wake cycle, body temperature, ...

(This article/interview was published and conducted by Terry Gross) The National Sleep Foundation recommends an average of eight hours of sleep per night for adults, but sleep scientist Matthew Walker says that ...

One of the most difficult things to deal with when trying to obtain a good nights sleep is nasal congestion. Moreover, if you are a CPAP user, congestion can create a world of troubles. ...

What is periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)? Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a condition that was formerly called sleep myoclonus or nocturnal myoclonus. ...

Athletes and Apnea: Finding the Common Link By Gina Roberts-Grey Obstructive sleep apnea affects as many as 22 million American men, women, and kids, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. ...

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