Category: Sleep

How can I tell if I have bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a mental disorder marked by unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms are usually intense and differ from the normal ups and downs of life.

Those with bipolar experience emotional states stronger than their usual states. These can last during specific periods, called “mood episodes.” When the episodes are excited, they’re manic. When they’re depressed, they’re depressive. Sometimes, people may show parts of both moods or have a “mixed state”.

Bipolar is further classified as type I and type II. Type I doesn’t typically include major depressive episodes (although one can still have depression symptoms), whereas Type II has at least one major depressive episode lasting 2 weeks and one of hypomania that lasts at least 4 days.

Drastic changes in mood, energy, and behavioural states may show up in episodes:

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5 natural ways to sleep better

Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.

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8 ways to improve your sleep habits when Daylight Saving ends

The end of Daylight Saving Time is this weekend. In much of North America at least.

While most of the negative press surrounding Daylight Saving Time emerges in the spring, there are some concerns in the autumn, too. Most of us tend to use the switch to standard time as an excuse for poor sleeping practices. After all, we get an extra hour of sleep. It’s still a great time to remember good sleeping habits.

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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7 things to eat for lower depression and better sleep

American researchers recently studied the relationship between nutrition and depression through diet quality and sleep quality.

The researchers collected data from 36 participants using the Healthy Eating Index, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Beck Depression Inventory. The data covered their diet, sleep, and mental health over a 5-day period.

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How lack of sleep affects us (and 6 things we can do about it)

Our bodies need rest. While researchers have proposed multiple theories over the years to the actual purpose of sleep, it’s clear that our bodies need it to be healthy.

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Does inositol help with sleep?

Do you find yourself lying in bed, unable to sleep? Do you suffer from physical restlessness, tossing and turning all night? Do you have restless leg?

Truehope Inositol can help you sleep better at night.

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5 natural ways to sleep better

Indian researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.

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The role of nutrition in sleep and mental health

Mental health researchers Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and Dr. Julia Rucklidge highlighted in their most recent Mad in America article a recent study linking nutrition with sleep and mental health.

The study — performed at the University of Canterbury — followed 14 adults suffering from sleep problems to see what effect a broad spectrum formula of vitamins and minerals would have on their sleep. The researchers randomized participants into three groups: the first group started intervention a week later, the second 2 weeks later,

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8 tips to battle Daylight Saving Time sleepiness

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Those of us who live in an area that honours DST know that Sunday morning won’t be fun. Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, not getting enough sleep can be harmful to your health.

Sufficient rest is even more important when you “lose” an hour. If your sleeping habits are poor, try following these 8 tips this weekend to get yourself back on track:

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Don’t use the end of Daylight Saving Time to skimp on sleep

The end of Daylight Saving Time is this weekend. Well, at least for this year.

While most of the negative press surrounding Daylight Saving Time appears to occur in the spring, there are some concerns in the autumn, too. Most of us tend to use the switch to standard time as an excuse for poor sleeping practices. After all, we get an extra hour of sleep. It’s still a great time to remember good sleeping habits.

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Poor mental health? Improve nutrition and sleep.

People who struggle with mental health challenges—and those who treat them—often turn to medication to deal with those challenges. Time and time again, medication either doesn’t work or it numbs a person’s ability to feel and experience life.

Luckily, natural options exist for many people, especially improved nutrition and better sleep.

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