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Melatonin: The hormone behind sleep and longevity

Discover how melatonin regulates sleep, affects hormones, and may influence long-term health.
Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements. Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental ...
It can acutely raise blood glucose levels by suppressing insulin secretion, but in the long term, it may confer metabolic benefits.
Sleep problems are increasingly common among children and adolescents, affecting emotional regulation, cognitive development, and healthy conditions.
Melatonin has become one of the most commonly used sleep aids for children worldwide, driven by its reputation as a natural and accessible remedy for insomnia.
University of Texas at Dallas researchers, in partnership with Texas-based biotech company EnLiSense, have demonstrated a ...
Hormones like testosterone, cortisol, melatonin, and more directly influence men’s mood, energy, and sleep quality. Hormonal imbalances can cause depression, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, and sleep ...
Global alcohol consumption by pregnant women is approximately 9.8%. This consumption can hinder the interaction of the placenta with the fetus and increase levels of oxidative stress by altering and ...