Hormones play a crucial role in regulating sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin, known as the sleep hormone, is produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm by ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD Key Takeaways: It’s common for sleep issues to increase during ...

From sleep and stress to weight, skin, mood and libido, hormones influence far more than many of us realise. With that in mind, we asked four women in wellness to share the simple, everyday habits ...

We know sleep matters, yet when midnight hits, our minds relive every awkward moment from the past decade. Fixing a sleep cycle isn’t just going to bed earlier—it’s a biological process involving ...

Key points Melatonin, a hormone that regulates our body’s circadian rhythms, is synthesized at night by the pineal gland. As a dietary supplement, it is not regulated by the FDA, and it is often ...

University of Texas at Dallas researchers, in partnership with Texas-based biotech company EnLiSense, have demonstrated a ...

Domenico Fetti, "Sleeping Girl," circa 1615. Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest Source: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain. Legendary accounts of those who remain asleep for years fascinate us. There is ...