One man’s journey toward community through narcolepsy
13 years. That’s how long it took Henry Nutig to receive a formal diagnosis for his constant, daytime tiredness and inability to ever feel rested or sleep well at night. Eventually, Henry …
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Melatonin for kids: A quick sleep fix or something more?
Take a quick walk down the medicine aisle at any grocery store, and you’re likely to notice a shelf with melatonin gummies labeled “for children.” Though supplemental melatonin is only regulated by …
Covenant House to host third Young Professionals Sleep Out event
ST. LOUIS — Covenant House will host its third annual Young Professionals Sleep Out event on March 20 with 21 sleepers so far, including six staff members participating. The event will take …
Gun ownership does not improve sleep, says study
ST. LOUIS — A new study published in the Preventive Medicine journal concluded that owning a gun does not impact a person’s sleep disturbance. Terrence Hill, associate professor at the University of …
Fight Genes with Sleep, According to New Study
There’s no denying that genes can play a large role in our mental and physical health, predisposing some people more than others to certain diseases or conditions. While there’s no changing our …
Bring Back Blue Light, Suggests New Study
Almost everyone knows that blue light is disruptive to our sleep cycle, and our favorite devices—laptops, tablets, and smartphones—emit plenty of it. That’s why plenty of people activate their devices’ nighttime modes …
Skip the Nap?: New Research Links Excessive Sleep to Stroke Risk
Most know that getting too little sleep can result in some serious health risks. However, getting too much sleep might be as equally harmful. According to research recently published in Neurology, excessive …