Can what you eat cause depression? According to a recent study released in Spain, the answer is yes. This study, which closely followed the lifestyle and diet of more than 12,000 people over 6 years, added further support to claims that junk food may be linked to depression. When the study began, none of the [...]
What is the Metabolic Syndrome? It is estimated that one in three Americans may be at risk for the “metabolic syndrome” (also known as Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance Syndrome). Syndrome X is a cluster of conditions that places one at increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, and liver [...]
Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, one of the most common circadian rhythm disorders, affects an estimated 15% of adolescents and adults. What is Delayed Sleep Phase disorder? Delayed sleep phase disorder is a condition in which the onset of sleep is delayed by 2-3 hours each night. For instance, if the normal bedtime were 10 o’clock, [...]
