7 Game-Changing Things We've Learned About Sleep This Past Year
Sleep is one of the most essential elements of life. Every single human has experienced it, but when it comes to sleep, there is still so much we don't know. Why, for example, do we dream? And why can some people fall asleep within seconds, while others have to count sheep for an hour before getting some rest? As research on shut-eye continues to expand, two things remain clear: Sleep is really good for you and sleep deprivation is really bad for you. But there have been some other interesting small findings along the way as well. In honor of World Sleep Day March 18, we rounded up a few of the maj...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 18, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
7 Game-Changing Things We've Learned About Sleep This Past Year
Sleep is one of the most essential elements of life.
Every single human has experienced it, but when it comes to sleep, there is still so much we don't know. Why, for example, do we dream? And why can some people fall asleep within seconds, while others have to count sheep for an hour before getting some rest?
As research on shut-eye continues to expand, two things remain clear: Sleep is really good for you and sleep deprivation is really bad for you. But there have been some other interesting small findings along the way as well.
In honor of World Sleep Day March 18, we rounded up a few of the maj...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 18, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light therapy box
If you have seasonal affective disorder, don't spend a lot of money on a light box until you learn what features to consider. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - March 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can OCD Be Seasonal?
My son Dan’s obsessive-compulsive disorder was at its very worst around January-March of 2008. After floundering and fighting our way through a maze of disorienting treatments and programs for OCD, we finally found the right help for Dan in the form of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy.
Exactly one year later we were almost, though not quite, back to square one. At that time, I sat in the psychiatrist’s office with Dan as the doctor talked about OCD often going in cycles. I was terrified. Was Dan slipping back to not being able to eat again? Was all his hard work doing ERP for nothing?
As it turns out, we ...
Source: Psych Central - March 12, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Janet Singer Tags: Disorders Family General Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Personal Stories Psychology Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment Anxiety exposure and response prevention Fluoxetine Major Depressive Disorder Obsessions Relapse Selective Source Type: news
Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder(SAD) — also known as the winter blues or winter depression — is a seasonal but serious disorder that impacts many people with the changing of the seasons (from fall into winter, or from spring into summer). Luckily there are a number of effective treatment options for anyone who is suffering from seasonal affective disorder.
Light Boxes
Research has found that the majority of those suffering from the winter blues experienced relief solely from the regular use of light boxes. Light boxes emit high intensities of light of 2,500 to 10,000 lux (as compared to a normal light fixture that ...
Source: Psych Central - March 11, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Antidepressants Depression Disorders Medications Psychotherapy Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment help for the winter blues help for winter depression seasonal affective disorder treatment treatment for sad treatment for seasonal Source Type: news
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Does It Really Exist?
BOSTON (CBS) – Many people think they suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, but some experts say that SAD should not be considered a separate psychiatric illness and does not affect the vast majority of Americans. As Dr. Mallika Marshall explains, a certain subset of the general population is most at risk.
A change in season can cause a drastic change in mood for Joel Remmer of Boston.
“I don’t want to get out of bed,” says Joel. “I don’t want to talk to anyone. I don’t want to eat. Just leave me alone.”
Tufts Medical Center psychiatrist Nassir Ghaemi has been treating Joel for ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: deanreddington Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Dr. Mallika Marshall Seasonal Affective Disorder Source Type: news
5 Surprising Ways Your Genes Can Affect Your Sleep
How can some people get by on six hours of sleep, while others struggle with anything less than nine? Why does depression often go hand in hand with poor sleep? And why is good sleep so critical to overall metabolism? The answers to all of these questions may lie in our genes. Although the science of sleep is still young, scientists have uncovered a number of surprising ways that genes might affect your sleep. Here are five: 1. "Short-sleepers" can get by on just 4 to 6 hours a night. In 2009, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco discovered a gene mutation that allows some people to feel re...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 29, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Newly discovered gene 'causes disturbed sleep and seasonal affective disorder'
Scientists from University of California, San Francisco revealed a mutation on the PER3 gene - which is part of the circadian gene family - can cause both unusual sleep and seasonal depression. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Seasonal affective disorder: first human gene mutation discovered
Researchers have uncovered the first human gene mutation that is directly linked to seasonal depression, shedding light on why some people are more vulnerable to the condition. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Depression Source Type: news
Your brain performs better when it's cold outside
It was terrifyingly cold in New York this weekend, and this cold snap occurred right as we're entering the postholiday doldrums. It's around the time of the year when people start to talk about seasonal changes to their mood and energy level — most commonly, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. While SAD is a relatively new condition — it stems from research in the '80s — it has become a huge part of how we in the colder climes discuss winter. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Get More Sleep
By Stacy Simon Are you getting enough sleep at night? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 70 million Americans have sleep problems that keep them awake when they want to sleep, and lead to drowsiness when they want to be alert. The NIH says adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night to be well-rested, but that most people get less than that. They recommend these tips for getting a good night’s sleep: RESOURCES: Sleep tips for people in cancer treatment Go to sleep at the same time each night, get up at the same time each morning, and avoid naps after 3pm. Avoid caffeine a...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - February 17, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: General Information Source Type: news
Excessive Tanning Could Be A Sign Of A Deeper Problem
(Reuters Health) - Women who use indoor tanning salons are more likely to have mood or body issues than the average person, suggests new research.
Compared to the general population, women who reported tanning at least 10 times in the last year were more likely to be obsessed with real or imaginary flaws in their appearance, to have episodes of depression related to changes in seasons and to have high stress levels.
"It may be the case in clinical settings that when we see people who do a lot of tanning, it may be a flag to look at other mental health issues," said senior author Sherry Pagoto of the University ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Excessive Tanning Could Be A Sign Of A Deeper Problem
(Reuters Health) - Women who use indoor tanning salons are more likely to have mood or body issues than the average person, suggests new research. Compared to the general population, women who reported tanning at least 10 times in the last year were more likely to be obsessed with real or imaginary flaws in their appearance, to have episodes of depression related to changes in seasons and to have high stress levels. "It may be the case in clinical settings that when we see people who do a lot of tanning, it may be a flag to look at other mental health issues," said senior author Sherry Pagoto of the University ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Major depression with seasonal variation: is it a valid construct? - Traffanstedt MK, Mehta S, Lobello SG.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is based on the theory that some depressions occur seasonally in response to reduced sunlight. SAD has attracted cultural and research attention for more than 30 years and influenced the DSM through inclusion of the season... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Could seasonal depression be a myth?
Many people complain of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression linked to less sunlight, but new study raises doubts (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
