Monthly Archives: January 2015
Negative Impacts of Electronic Devices on Sleep
The decrease of sleep time and quality in recent decades has led to unhealthy lifestyle and negative impacts on health and performances. A recent survey of more than 1,500 adults in the U.S. showed that about ninety percent of them … Continue reading
The Effects of Artificial Morning Light on Cognition
Chronic sleep restriction (SR) has detrimental influences on cognitive functions. Although such effects can be reduced by light exposure, it is necessary to find out if naturalistic light conditions such as dawn simulating light can promote daytime cognitive functions continuously … Continue reading
The Effects of Melatonin on Sleep Disorders and Pediatric Problems
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. It is chronobiotic and crucial in the regulation of the circadian clock. As an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, it has many important functions such as anti-inflammation (Bruni et al., 2014). … Continue reading
