#Melatonin is effective for #circadian-phase adjustments with limited efficacy for chronic #insomnia #CBT-I is the recommended first-line treatment for #chronicinsomnia ,with pharmacotherapy as an adjunct. Long-term melatonin use may increase heart failure risk, challenging its perceived safety.

Norepinephrine, acetylcholine, serotonin & dopamine oscillate in synchrony during #NREM #Sleep Histamine exhibits weaker oscillations &coupling to arousal Suppression of locus coeruleus reduces micro-arousals Suppression of nucleus basalis of Meynert does not affect micro-arousals #SleepScience

.......wearing color-tinted lenses (e.g. orange or amber) in frames before bedtime to reduce exposure to pre-bedtime short-wavelength light via “blue-blocking” glasses could be effective in improving #sleep, in those susceptible to sleep disturbances &/or with psychiatric disorders.

Zazen for beginners, by Toryo Ito

#Circadian disruption is common in neurologic & psychiatric disordered persons , with symptoms showing rhythmic temporal patterns . #Chronotherapeutics is drug delivery synchronized to biorhythms to optimize treatment . Healthcare personnel routinely prescribe #chronotherapies unknowingly .

11 surprisingly simple, expert-backed fixes for dramatically better sleep #Science #HealthandMedicine #SleepMedicine #SleepTips #BetterSleep #HealthAndWellness

Until more research is published, address sleep problems at their root: 🧘‍♀️ CBT-I 🌅 Consistent sleep schedule 🚫 Limit stimulants 💭 Treat underlying mood disorders Your body makes melatonin naturally. Maybe it’s telling us something. #Cardiology #SleepMedicine #Psychiatry #ShrinksInSneakers #Insomnia

Unlock your superpower with sleep. Why We Sleep. Sleep boosts your learning, memory, and decision-making skills. It balances your emotions and strengthens your immune system. Don't sacrifice sleep for productivity—it's not worth it. #SleepScience r #HealthTips #Wellness

Higher LPA: Light-intensity physical activity& lower WASO-wake after #sleep onset were significantly associated with better memory scores. Promoting daily light physical activity & maintaining sleep continuity may serve as age-tailored strategies for preserving #cognitive health in aging populations

Sleep strategies for shift workers - How to Improve Performance on Shift, Minimize Burnout, Improve Mood with simple measures... Based on Episode 207: emergencymedicinecases.com/sleep-strate... #FOAMed #emergencymedicine #sleepscience

Low-protein diets, especially when paired with high-fat intake, were the strongest and most consistent predictors of poor sleep. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #SleepAndDiet #NutritionMatters #SleepScience #BloodSugarHealth #HealthyHabits #SleepBetter

Nice to see Jane Austen receiving so much coverage this month. Why Jane Austen is still loved more than 250 years later www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

#Insomnia sleep need patterns are not fully understood. This study works to create a #dailyprofile for #sleeppropensity. academic.oup.com/sleepadvance...

Concept: Kaizen | The Journey of Continuous Improvement | Rooted in Japanese Philosophy | #Kaizen #SelfImprovement #Productivity #Growth

Your phone is a tool, not your boss. 📲 Time for a Digital Declutter. 1. Delete unused apps. 2. Organize 'infinity pool' apps (social/news) to the last page. 3. Turn OFF all non-person notifications. Clean phone = clean mind. What's your top tip? #DigitalDeclutter #Productivity

#quotes #books #booksky #excerpts #citations #whenbrainsdream #zadra #stickgold #sleep #dreams #brain #baddreams #nightmares #themes

#quotes #books #booksky #excerpts #citations #whenbrainsdream #zadra #stickgold #brain #dream #physiology #luciddreaming #wakeful #biology #neurobiology #neurology

ChronoClassic: In 1986, a landmark study was published by Czeisler et al. in Science showing that evening bright light alone can delay the human circadian pacemaker by ~6 hours. Source: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... #chronoclassics #circadianrhythms #phaseshifts #brightlight #slrch

Climate change doesn’t affect everyone equally—up to 80% of those displaced by climate disasters are women. But women aren’t just facing the crisis, they’re also leading the response. Meet the women driving climate adaptation: https://ow.ly/s1hT50XMaH2 #YearInReview

A new study finds having a consistent bedtime significantly lowers blood pressure, especially at night. youtu.be/kc1cIwmmHPk #sleephealth #bloodpressure #hypertension #hearthealth #sleepstudy #circadianrhythm #bedtimeroutine #sleepconsistency #cardiovascularhealth #healthresearch

Pre-workout supplements linked to dangerously short sleep in young people #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #SleepHealth #PreWorkoutSupplements #YouthWellness

Disrupted sleep might stop the brain from flushing out toxic waste #Science #HealthandMedicine #Neurology #SleepHealth #BrainHealth #ToxicWaste

😴 Struggling to stay active? The secret might be in your sleep. We all know sleep and exercise are essential for health - but new research shows most of us fail to achieve both. 📖 Read the full study here: https://bit.ly/48QDQbT #SleepHealth #Wellbeing #Productivity #HealthResearch #FHMRI

#Dopaminergic pathways are affected in those with #RestlessLegSyndrome (RLS). This study explores the mechanisms of these affects in the #nervoussystem. academic.oup.com/sleep/articl...

"When sitting down to meditate, you can imagine that you're a mountain, with your base firmly rooted in the earth and your peak rising upward toward the sky." — Mental Workout #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Shared decision-making is key to successful deprescribing interventions that reflect the goals and priorities of patients and their care partners. Find our newly updated deprescribing.org shared-decision making tools here: lnkd.in/gQAX4fGi

🧵 Grotzinger and his colleagues aggregated genomic data from more than one million people with #psychiatric conditions and from millions of healthy controls and found that the #mental-health conditions they studied generally fall into five distinct buckets, each with its own #genetic profile.

• Higher daily steps link to better #sleep quality, shorter sleep duration, and reduced daytime dysfunction • Step-increasing interventions improve sleep duration and reduce sleep disturbances • No consistent step-sleep relationships were found for sleep latency or sleep efficiency

U-shaped association between outdoor artificial light at night exposure and metabolic syndrome in Chinese youth: Findings from a nationally representative study www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...

#WorldSleepAcademy #WSA #SleepMedicine #WorldSleepSociety

Dr. Till Roenneberg - chronotypes and social jetlag. Performance Around The Clock episode 27. [January 2025] youtu.be/pn3hpOsUT9I?...

This focus on inner resources for outer impact is also reflected in a new report launched for #WorldMeditationDay, entitled The Universality of #Meditation. ... it retraces the steps taken by the UN and staff around the world since 1945 to promote meditation for just & compassionate societies...

Did you know that many individuals with depression experience issues with memory? Did you also know that sleep plays an important role in the consolidation of memory? Have a read of our latest blog to learn more www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/novel-t... #ECRs #mentalhealthresearch #sleepresearch

🪷 Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra 🪷 🔗 Explore: buddhistdoor.net #Buddhism #Buddha #Dharma #Mahayana #Shakyamuni #Sunyata #Emptiness #Buddhist #Compassion #Mindfulness #Meditation #Wisdom #Awakening #Spirituality

Originating in 17th century France, Parrot Tulips (Tulipanes papagayo), with their distinctive ruffled petals, are the beautiful show-offs of the flower world (photo: Muhammad Khalid)

AI-generated clips can’t capture the reality of depression. It’s debilitating, isolating, and painful, often leading people to mask their true emotions just to get through the day. If you’re struggling, remember—you are enough, and your life matters. #MentalHealth #Support #YouMatter #SelfCare

✨ Practice deeply — then let go ✨ 🪷 Poetic wisdom from Gary Snyder 🪷 💛 What are you ready to release after learning well? 💛 🔗 youtube.com/shorts/4BdyA... #Buddhism #Buddha #Dharma #BeatPoet #Zen #Poetry #Buddhist #Compassion #Mindfulness #Meditation #Wisdom #Awakening #Spirituality

ICYMI: TI #BestEvidence webinar recording Using your TI Portrait & mysleepwell.ca for optimal #insomnia management 🎤 Speakers: Dr. Aaron Tejani + Dr. David Gardner 👩🏽‍💻 Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC9g... #PrescribingPortraits #MedEd #deprescribing #BetterPrescribing

Evolutionary perspectives on brain dynamics during #sleep- Prof. Philippe Mourrain #esleepeurope2025 @esrs.bsky.social

For our Year in Review, Dr Christelle Peyron takes a step back to examine what shifted this year, which questions emerged, and where the field may be heading. #eSleepEurope2025

Paper cited by Dr Christelle Peyron : need-dependent plasticity of a thalamic circuit promotes homeostatic recovery #sleep - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #eSleepEurope2025 @esrs.bsky.social

"Gillert has lived for years with multiple chronic and rare conditions, including Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, a circadian disorder 'in which the body’s natural circadian rhythm loses its ability to synchronize with our world’s natural 24-hour cycle…

"She spoke candidly about the years-long struggle for diagnosis, the sudden decline in her late twenties after a respiratory illness, and the long process of rebuilding a creative practice amid fatigue, cognitive fog, and systemic complications from an underlying connective tissue disorder."

"This research paves the way for future studies to explore the intricate connections between circadian rhythms, mental health, and immune function, potentially leading to innovative approaches in chronomedicine and personalised healthcare." www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Is #TraditionalMedicine (TM) a well-established practice in your community? Safe, evidence-based TM can help achieve universal health coverage. Learn more about WHO’s work on building evidence and data to advance traditional medicine’s potential to improve #HealthForAll. 🔗FAQ page: bit.ly/4rJ5vnH

..... #Sleepdeprivation increases resting energy expenditure, leading to the development of a negative energy balance—a state with insufficient #metabolic resources to support energy expenditure—in highly active cells like neurons.

#insomnia #sleep Some excellent suggestions below include cognitive shuffling,sensory grounding, mental walk-throughs, calming podcasts, journaling, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation, breathing exercises, cool room temperature. maybe one of these might help you! www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/h...

#Deprescribing @deprescribing.bsky.social

Meditation disciplines the mind, sharpens concentration and improves memory. It also energises body and mind 😊 Dada J. P. Vaswani #Meditation #Disciplin #Concentration #Memory #Body #Mind #Rose #Vaswani

1/2 #ThrowbackThursday, bonus pics from the corner house September shoot (linked below), for November cheer: - Cyclamen (hederifolium Aiton), in the sun out front. - Different Dahlias, out back. - Nice colours but poor focus. #MEcfsEgress #BloomScrolling DailyNaturePics 204