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Up in smoke: Medical marijuana debunked
Proponents of the use of medical marijuana like to start speeches and articles by quickly stating that cannabinoids are of...
Effects of red ginseng extract on sleep in healthy volunteers
The ginseng root has been traditionally used as a sedative. Researchers at Kwandong University, in Gangreung, Republic of Korea studied...
How much sleep do children need?
There’s a common belief that children don’t get enough sleep. Researchers at the University of South Australia, in Adelaide, described...
Pomegranate seed oil and menopausal symptoms
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna reported disappointing results.
Mayo Clinic lists the benefits of yoga
… and other things you should know. The authors tell us, “Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and...
Effect of insufficient sleep on dieting
Researchers at the University of Chicago, in Illinois, determined whether sleep restriction attenuates the effect of dieting on excess adiposity.
Effect of valerian on sleep quality
About 50% of postmenopausal women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in Iran,...
CAM for insomnia?
It’s probably one of the most popular uses of CAM. Researchers in Australia reviewed the evidence.
Effects of gentle yoga on sleep
Researchers at the University of Washington, in Seattle, studied changes in sleep in older women with osteoarthritis.
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Sumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan reviewed the evidence related to music’s effect on people with different mental illnesses.
Benefits of yoga in cancer survivors
Researchers at the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, in Seneca, South Carolina, studied the effects of the Yoga for Cancer...
Effect of CBT for insomnia on suicidal ideation
During the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (abstract 0716) researchers in Illinois and California reported results...
Using CAM to improve the lives of cancer patients
During the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia...
Sleep to help lose weight
Researchers in California and Wisconsin tell us, “Sleep duration may be an important regulator of body weight and metabolism.” So,...
Treatment options for insomnia in children and adults
Chronic insomnia affects nearly 16% of adults and up to 25% of children. If you’re in this group, researchers from...
Review: Melatonin to treat autism spectrum disorders
Sleep disturbance is common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and melatonin is widely prescribed despite a lack of guidelines. Researchers...
Review: Mind-body treatments for insomnia
Researchers at Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, in Brazil, reviewed the evidence.
Light therapy for depressed older people
Major depressive disorder in elderly individuals is prevalent and debilitating. Researchers from the Netherlands measured the response to bright light...
Massage-myofacial release therapy in fibromyalgia
Fascia is the soft tissue component of connective tissue that supports and protects muscles. Myofascial release is a soft tissue...
Review of acupuncture to treat insomnia
Chinese researchers at Beijing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, in China, reviewed the evidence and concluded that research “in line with...