Category: Insomnia
The biology of coffee, the world’s most popular drink
We may be interested in coffee because of its caffeine buzz, but caffeine isn’t the most biologically interesting aspect of a good cup of coffee.
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Using stimulants to cram for exams doesn’t help test scores
Nonprescription use of stimulants is a growing problem for young people, bringing not only a risk of overdose and addiction but also damaging sleep disruption.
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What affect does blue light have on your sleep?
Laboratory studies have shown that prolonged exposure to high-intensity blue light damages retinal cells in mice. But, epidemiological studies on real people tell a different story.
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FDA warns about sleeping pills’ side effects
The warning applies to Lunesta,Sonata and Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, and Zolpimist.
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1 in 4 Older Patients Stay on Risky Sedative Too Long
Prescriptions for sedatives known as benzodiazepines may lead to long-term use among 1 in 4 older adults who receive them.
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