Category Archives: Hypothalamus

Cortisol is an important steroid hormone that belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids. Its produced in the adrenal glands found just above your kidneys. In addition to aiding in your bodys stress response, its other roles include (1, 2, 3, 4): Cortisol is generally released in close relation with your bodys circadian rhythm with 5060% of it being released with 3040 minutes of waking, and levels then falling throughout the day (5) Continue reading →

Sleep is not an easy process for many and with one of the most tumultuous years experienced ever, sleep can be almost impossible for some. According to numerous studies and research, taking melatonin supplements can help not only for you to fall asleep faster but also for a better quality of sleep. Continue reading →

When I saw a movie called Must Love Dogs was being released in 2005, I knew I needed to see it. It starred John Cusack and Diane Lane, and was a typical romantic comedy where the two became lovers after meeting in a dog park. I became an instant fan of these actors. Continue reading →

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) 2020 Conference starts September 30, and four different panels will emphasize the latest research on therapy for hot flashes and night sweats. As many as 75 percent of North American women experience the disruption and discomfort of menopause-related hot flashes, or vasomotor symptoms (VMS) Continue reading →

Somatostatin is one kind of hormone. Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION A brief exposure to a stressor imposes a persistent imprint on the brain (1). Insomnia is among the most prevalent stress-related complaints, and clarification of the mechanism underlying stress-induced insomnia is essential for developing effective treatment Continue reading →

Studies in mice led by scientists at the Scripps Research Institute have tied some of the biological effects of calorie restriction (CR)which is known for its life-extending effects in animalsto metabolic molecules that are affected by changes in body temperature. The discovery helps to explain some of the elusive science behind the health benefits of calorie restriction, and indicates that targeting metabolic pathways could potentially mimic the effects of CR in humans. Continue reading →

Rewired into hypothermia by deprivation Calorie restriction extends health span, which is thought to be mediated in part through a decrease in core body temperature. Guijas et al. compared metabolomics data from mice subjected to calorie restriction and that were housed at a temperature lower than body temperature or at thermoneutrality, reasoning that thermoneutrality would offset the metabolic changes induced by calorie restriction. Continue reading →

This summer, weve already experienced some very extreme temperatures and even a heatwave in some parts of the country. While everyone is trying their best to stay hydrated and cope with this weather, we all know someone who feels hotter than everyone around them - not just now, but all the time, as a rule. Truth is, it might not be just the heat in that situation Continue reading →

A new study, led by neuroscientists from Stanford University, has homed in on the specific brain circuit responsible for stress-induced insomnia. The research suggests this same circuit is responsible for stress-related immune system dysfunction, pointing to a close relationship between stress, insomnia and weakened immunity Continue reading →