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A Change in Meal Times Can Lead to a Significant Reduction in Crohn’s Disease Symptoms

A randomized controlled trial funded by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation found that time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, significantly reduced disease activity and systemic inflammation in adults with […]

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Sleep is Important: Duration, Timing, Quality and Other Factors Can Influence the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Healthy sleep includes several components, including the number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, how well you sleep during the day and your

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Ten Foods That Help You Sleep

Having trouble falling or staying asleep? The answer could lie in your kitchen. Foods that help you sleep contain sleep-promoting nutrients that can induce a natural, restful nights’ sleep. If

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Melatonin Supplements: How Long Does Melatonin Last in the Body? 2

Melatonin Supplementation: How Long Does Melatonin Last in the Body?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body in response to low levels of light to initiate sleep. Due to its influence on the sleep-wake cycle, it is also a

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Night Shift Work Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Night shift work can make you very tired and interfere with your sleep cycles. Alarmingly, a growing body of research suggests that it can also contribute to heart disease. Anyone

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Shallow Sleep Syndrome: When Getting “Enough” Sleep Just Isn’t Enough

Shallow sleep syndrome, also referred to as nonrestorative sleep, leaves a person feeling overwhelmingly tired even after getting a solid seven or more hours of sleep. Learning more about this

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