Shift work and sleep Shift workers really do get a raw deal when it comes to getting enough sleep. They have to try and sleep when the rest of the world is waking up and their body clocks have a hard time adjusting. Short rotation shift workers are the worst affected. They have to ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a condition that is brought on by lack of adequate sunlight. Individuals who suffer from this condition experience major depressive episodes during the fall and winter months, when the daylight hours are shorter. These acute symptoms abate in during the spring and ...

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) also known as winter depression affects around 2 million British citizens each year. Symptoms are most common in people aged between 18-30 years old. It is thought that twice as many women are affected than men, but this ...

Knowing whether you have a sleeping disorder is difficult to find out by yourself. However, it is important to find out if you are suffering from one in order to help yourself get better sleep and become more functional during the day. One sure way to find out is through a sleep disorder test. Why ...

Acupuncture for anxiety Further information available on Acupuncture for depression Depression can affect up to about 16% of the population of the United States, sometimes in a milder, sometimes in a more acute form different forms. Treatment is usually necessary in order to help the individual cope ...