In 1989, scientists demonstrated that carefully timed bright light can reset the body's biological clock. Years later, it produced breakthroughs in treating jet lag, insomnia, shift-work disorder and disrupted sleepIn 1989, scientists proved bright light therapy resets your biological clock. It changed sleep medicine overnight. Timed light exposure shu...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
The hormone that helps people sleep may also help to reduce joint pain, finds a new studyMelatonin, a sleep hormone, shows potential for easing long-term muscle and joint discomfort. This hormone may dampen pain signals and redu...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who dim the lights long before bed aren’t being dramatic: They’re protecting the slow transition the mind needs because bright evenings can keep the body externally cuedResearchers uncover the mystery behind dimming the lights before bedtime. It turns out this soothing practice sends a message to the brain ...
31 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Cold weather making your body miserable? From low vitamin D to lazy days, expert reveals what really triggers those painful achesWinter's colder temperatures and shorter days can worsen autoimmune symptoms due to decreased vitamin D, disrupted sleep, increased infecti...
01 Dec, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
New study links long-term melatonin use to elevated risk of heart failure and mortality: Insights and implicationsA recent study links long-term melatonin use to a higher risk of heart failure and death. Researchers analyzed health records of over 130,0...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
Melatonin might harm your heart, study warns — here’s how to sleep fast without itA preliminary study suggests long-term melatonin supplement use for insomnia is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart failure and ...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Melatonin heart failure: Sleep supplement linked to 90% higher risk of heart failure, claims studyMelatonin heart failure: The risk of heart failure was 4.6 per cent for those in the melatonin group, compared with 2.7 per cent for those ...
07 Nov, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
Want deeper sleep? Study says this common nut could be your night time fixA new study indicates walnuts consumed with dinner can improve sleep. Eating 40 grams of walnuts enhanced melatonin production and sleep qu...
27 Sep, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
The best foods to help you sleep better: Eat your way to sweet dreamsResearch indicates that diet significantly impacts sleep quality. Consuming foods rich in tryptophan, melatonin, magnesium, and antioxidant...
26 Aug, 2025, 05.05 AM IST
Magnesium vs. Melatonin: Experts reveal the truth about which one helps you sleep betterMany individuals seek sleep aids like melatonin and magnesium, but experts suggest the best choice depends on individual sleep challenges. ...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.06 AM IST
Your body might be crying for help after night shifts: Here’s what scientists suggest to fix itA study highlights that melatonin supplements may assist night shift workers in repairing DNA damage, potentially reducing cancer risk. Res...
25 Feb, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Wake up, poor sleepers: Uncovering the real causes behind insomnia and avoiding quick fixesSleep struggles in the startup ecosystem lead to dependency on self-prescribed sleep supplements. Doctors urge long-term behavioural change...
02 Mar, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Have sleep problems? 5 fruits that can can keep your insomnia in check!Craving for some nighttime snack? Ditch the chips, soft drinks and frozen hamburgers and feast on a banana or two! Aside from keeping calor...
07 Feb, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
Avoid using tablets before bed time, it can disrupt your healthy sleep cycleLight-emitting electronic devices can have biological effects.
23 May, 2018, 07.10 PM IST
Love gardening? Exposure to insecticides may up diabetes risk and affect sleepExposure to these insecticides adversely affects melatonin receptor signalling, creating a risk for metabolic diseases.
20 Jan, 2017, 05.55 PM IST
Melatonin can help you get a good night's sleepSynthetically produced melatonin is used to boost the body's own melatonin levels to treat some sleep disorders, and sometimes as a means o...
21 Mar, 2015, 04.10 PM IST
Exposure to blue light in LED devices like phones, tablets and televisions can be damagingMost of us know that being in presence of light at night disrupts body’s natural circadian rhythms by suppressing the production of melaton...
04 Sep, 2014, 02.12 AM IST