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What’s the Best Way to Study Sleep Management? Comparing Actigraphy and Polysomnography in Melatonin Research

Introduction If you’ve ever taken melatonin to help with sleep, you might wonder how scientists figure out whether it…

Key Points Depressive states include a spectrum of low mood experiences, from persistent sadness to diagnosable symptoms. Lifestyle changes—such…

Difficult life experiences do more than just leave us with painful memories; they leave a deep footprint on our…

By Dr. Arno Kroner, OMD LAc MBA No Comments

An unsettled gut doesn’t only affect digestion—it may also influence how we feel and think. Many people with gut…

By Dr. Saloni Kabra, B.H.M.S. 1 Comment

Key Points: Ancient practice, modern science – From Traditional Chinese Medicine to sports rehab, scraping therapy is used to…

Key Points Microdosing psilocybin—typically 100–300 mg dried Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms—is often taken on schedules like the Fadiman (one day on,…

Key Points DSPS (Delayed Sleep‑Wake Phase Disorder) causes sleep onset two or more hours later than typical, leading to…

Key Points at a Glance A landmark observational study of over 31,000 U.S. women (2003–2017) found that those consuming…

By Dr. Emma O'Reilly, PhD No Comments

Key Points Music affects brain circuits tied to mood, stress, and reward—even small listening habits can shift emotional tone.…

By Emilio Sanchez, MD No Comments

Key Points Four key “happy hormones”—serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins—shape how we feel, connect, and stay motivated. Small, consistent…