Feeling down is trending up. The days are getting colder and shorter, and instances of seasonal depression are on the rise. Starting as early as November, those who struggle with seasonal depression have little sunlight to brighten their spirits on dark days. Formally known as seasonal affective disorder (or, appropriately, SAD), seasonal depression is spurred … Read more
Having trouble falling asleep? Hang on before reaching for the melatonin. A new study says chronic use of the sleep aid may lead to heart failure — but experts say you shouldn’t panic just yet. While there are mixed reviews of the latest scientific findings, here’s what the popular sleep supplement could reveal about heart … Read more
As Americans prepare to turn their clocks back this weekend, experts say your diet may determine how sluggish or energized you feel in the days ahead. Though getting an extra hour of sleep should make you feel more rested, the one-hour daylight saving time shift can actually throw off the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that … Read more
A naturopathic doctor’s video explaining the viral phenomenon of the “second wind” and its effects on sleep hormones has gone viral, resonating with many night owls. In the clip, Dr Kara explains that going to bed between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. disrupts the natural balance of hormones – cortisol and melatonin – leading to … Read more
Is melatonin making you murky in the morning? Our bodies naturally produce the hormone melatonin to help regulate our sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is also a popular supplement meant to address sleep woes like insomnia and jet lag. Dr. Andrea Matsumura, aka Sleep Goddess MD, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and menopause expert, said timing, proper dosing and … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Like many college students running on self-inflicted sleep deprivation, I became pretty accustomed to drugging myself to get to sleep — with melatonin. The only way I could fall asleep was by popping not … Read more
Desperate for sleep? You’re not alone. The sleep supplement market is booming, with an estimated $7.6 billion in revenue last year — and it’s only growing larger. But even with countless options on the market — including a few by celebrity brands, include Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme Sleep and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Knock Me Out chews … Read more
A supplement-free night of slumber might be just around the corner. In recent years, products that contain melatonin — which promotes sleep by signaling that it’s nighttime — have increasingly grown in popularity. But not everyone knows that this healthy hormone occurs naturally in the brain — and there are ways to increase its production … Read more
You’re having trouble sleeping — have you considered turning your insomnia into insom-nom-nom-nom-nia? Sleep can be hard to come by in the winter because exposure to less sunlight can significantly disrupt internal clocks. There are several ways to restore restful sleep — try maintaining a consistent slumber schedule, basking in morning light and practicing relaxation. … Read more
So much for dreaming of a bright Christmas. Festive lights have a starring role on most Christmas trees, but a UK sleep specialist says your dazzling display may be disturbing your dozing. Isaah Reese, operations manager for the mattress company Winstons Beds, reveals the types of holiday lights that are a “sleep hygiene disaster” and … Read more
Anesthesiologists know how to knock you out in an instant — but one has come up with a more “natural” way to do it on a nightly basis. Dr. David Mahjoubi, a board-certified anesthesiologist, used his expertise — including as a doc at a ketamine clinic — to formulate Sleepinox’s Natural Sleep Supplement, which promise … Read more
Continuous exposure to artificial light at nighttime can put people at an increased risk of stroke, new research warns. “We advise people, especially those living in urban areas, to consider reducing that exposure to protect themselves from its potential harmful impact,” said study author Jian-Bing Wang, whose work was published Monday in the scientific journal … Read more
Emergency room visits from children accidentally eating melatonin have quadrupled in the last decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Melatonin is a hormone triggered by darkness that regulates the body’s natural sleep cycle or circadian rhythm. Supplements of the natural compound are commonly used as a sleep … Read more
Chew on this. One in five American children are being given melatonin gummies and tablets by their parents to get them to sleep — despite ongoing warnings against giving the popular natural sleep aid to children and adolescents without a prescription. The increased numbers represent a shocking rise from just a few years ago, according … Read more
Don’t sleep on this trend. TikTokers are swapping their melatonin supplements for a “sleepy girl mocktail” — a lip-puckering concoction of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and Olipop prebiotic soda. One search on the app returns a slew of users inspired to try the purported shut-eye blend. Holistic health practitioner Calee Shea first wowed her nearly … Read more
This is quite the wake-up call. Emerging research out of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has revealed that sleep aid gummies boasting melatonin may contain alarming amounts of the hormone — much more than the manufacturers claim. One brand tested contained more than 300% of the melatonin promised per serving, according to the … Read more
Parents are being warned against giving children melatonin following a surge in accidental poisonings. Experts said there is no evidence the over-the-counter supplement helps them get to sleep and they have no idea what is actually in many products. The number of children being hospitalized every after ingesting melatonin has surged by six-fold as it … Read more