Melatonin

Can A Night Owl Become A Morning Person?

slate.com | Deepa Ranganathan | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


I'd always been a night owl, but for years I'd longed to defect to the other side. Over the years I'd tried all the usual tactics -- multiple alarms, ...

Sleepless Supernova: Propofol Lullabies In Neverland

Qanta Ahmed, MD | Posted 12.01.2009 | Living


Qanta Ahmed, MD

That an anesthesiologist could be on tour with Michael administering propofol is both baffling and repugnant. The King of Pop was effectively anaesthetized every night, while our profession was asleep at the wheel.

Something New in Melatonin?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

Many claim that melatonin is a natural sleeping aid or nightcap because it "naturally" helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. Given its wide spread availability today, you'd presume it's safe. Is it?

Melatonin: Miracle or Mistake?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

Melatonin is a hormone your body produces to help it regulate your sleep-wake cycles, but taking additional melatonin in the form of a supplement isn't as good an idea as you might think.

Weight Loss Resolutions Often Require More Than "Eat Less, Exercise More"

Dr. Eric Braverman | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living


Dr. Eric Braverman

The more we age, the more hormones we lose. Without the right levels of hormones, many women, and men as well, find that they just can't lose weight, no matter how hard they try.

Hope for Jet Setters and Shift Workers

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 01.05.2009 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

Nothing is more frustrating than needing to be and feel awake and alert, but you just can't for whatever reason. Although life is usually very busy fo...