Melatonin: are they always sweet dreams?

Melatonin supplements are increasingly being used to improve sleep in adults and children in a “physiological” way, that is, without forcing falling asleep with hypnoinducing drugs, but through improved functioning of the internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Since it is also normally produced by the body in response to decreased external light, taking melatonin is usually considered safe and harmless. But is this really the case? Some information about this.

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Itchy eyes

Doctors and teachers once recommended to children that the eyes should not be crinkled with the hands but rather with the elbows, to emphasize the concept that theeye should be

Not to stop at the dress rehearsal

Let’s face it: despite the endless variations of diets and the ever-new activities offered by gyms to attract clients, of secrets and easy ways to achieve and maintain a fit

A zigzag swim in the sea to avoid jellyfish; the enemy is fear

In our seas it is often possible to have jellyfish. These are not lethal species, but with their stinging tentacles they can ruin our vacations.

Itching spy of an organic disease

Itching is first and foremost a physical disorder, but it is also a symptom. It can be the alarm bell that warns of an organic disease, such as: a skin

Can the smartphone make us fat?

Between apps to promote physical activity, monitor cardiopulmonary performance, weight and calorie intake, smartphones would seem to be great allies of physical fitness. Yet this is not always the case,

Some easy ways to take in more fiber

Fiber helps you feel full longer, prevents constipation and offers a host of other health benefits. But we don’t consume enough of it. Here’s how to put some fiber into

The least advisable foods for high triglyceride values

Not all vegetables are equal , best to limit starchy ones such as corn and peas. Be careful not to overdo baked foods, fatty meats, and all such foods.

Can eye color reveal some health problems?

Do many people really believe a face with brown eyes is more reliable? Or that blue eyes would predispose to cancer? The answers may surprise you.

Staying in shape as we age

The body does not remain the same as it was 20 or even 10 years ago. Our training method could not remain the same as it was then either. Some

Six signs and symptoms not to be underestimated

There is certainly no need to be too alarmed at the first speck on the skin, for a little discomfort in the throat or at every slightest tingle Of unclear

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Repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction may occur during sleep, often accompanied by reduced oxygen saturation. Such episodes are accompanied in almost all cases by snoring. Apneas often end with

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