Sleep Studies: Circadian Rhythms Explained (Part 3)

While many people are indeed familiar with some of the terminology of sleep science, like ‘melatonin’ or ‘biological clock,’ not everyone fully understands what these mean. Even worse, when one does become knowledgeable in these processes, it is difficult to apply the knowledge to a healthier lifestyle.   Circadian Cycles: Circadian rhythms describe many functions […]

Sleep Studies: Neurochemistry of Wakefulness (Part 2)

Sleep disorders are very common and not many individuals know how to combat the adverse effects of poor sleep, much less how to correct it. Sleep disorders can range from the inability to begin or maintain sleep to the inability to remain alert during the day hours or maintain wakefulness. By becoming more informed on […]

Sleep Studies: The Stages of Sleep (Part 1)

Sleep is an essential part of life. Humans spend over one-third of their lives asleep. During sleep, the brain undergoes a series of chemical and electrical oscillations. This helps define its different stages and what goes on during a particular stage. Becoming knowledgeable about sleep and its different stages can prove beneficial to the health […]

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