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fromWIRED
2 weeks agoHow Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking? And Should You Be Taking It at All?
First of all, let's back up. What is melatonin? It's the hormone your brain produces naturally as part of its circadian rhythm, or the internal clock your body has to keep you on a natural, daily sleep schedule. Your pineal gland is in charge of making it, and sunlight signals it to slow down production so you can wake up and go about your day. Though your brain is already producing melatonin, the idea of taking a supplement is that it jump-starts your sleep cycle.
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fromGadgets 360
2 weeks agoThe Science of Sleep: How Samsung is Personalizing Rest for Better Days ft Galaxy Watch8 Series
The Galaxy Watch8 Series transforms sleep tracking into active preventive wellness through comprehensive analysis, health integration, and personalized, dynamic bedtime guidance.
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fromNatural Health News
2 months agoHaving a Disrupted Body Clock Increases Your Risk of Early Death
Circadian Syndrome, a cluster of metabolic, emotional, and sleep-related problems from disrupted internal clocks, significantly increases the risk of early death among older adults.
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fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months agoThe Deadly Cost of Daylight Saving Time: Why Texans Should Rethink the Clock Change - Social Media Explorer
The spring transition appears to be a perfect storm of fatigue, impaired alertness, and risky driving conditions, with a 6% spike in fatal crashes.
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