Another Reason Why Sleep is Important
SLEEP LOSS DECREASES TESTOSTERONE, INCREASING HEALTH RISKS
A small study has concluded that young men who sleep less than five hours a night for eight days experience an average reduction of 10 to 15 percent in their testosterone levels, with the lowest levels occurring between 2pm and 10 pm, and that these lower levels increase the risk of low-testosterone-related health effects. (Testosterone levels very gradually diminish with age, about one to two percent per year, but especially low levels can cause symptoms such as reduced bone and muscle mass, as well as decreased energy, erectile dysfunction, mood problems, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and low sex drive.)
The men in the study, whose average age was 24, were rigorously screened to rule out any endocrine, psychological, or sleep problems.
They slept 10 hours a night for three days, then five hours a night for eight days, and testosterone was measured after each phase.
Also, the participants reported reduced mood, vigor, and sense of well-being, worsening with each day of the reduced sleep phase.
This study was published in the June 1, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Associations. It is accessible online now at http://bit.ly/iNYIFs with subscription or fee.
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Study Shows EPA & DHA Offer Natural Antidepressant Effect
TWO OMEGA-3 FATS MAY ALLEVIATE DEPRESSION
A study concludes that taking two omega-3 fatty acids together – eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) – has an antidepressant effect that has not been recognized before, on those with clinical depression. (Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to ingest because the body cannot synthesize them. Greatest sources include cold water fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and halibut, and fish oil supplements.) Taking DHA alone had no effect on depression but taking either EPA alone, or EPA and DHA together, was linked to reduced depression. Also, results showed no effect on mood or attitude in those without clinical depression. Scientists should undertake a larger human trial to study this effect further, suggested the study team leader, who also stressed that patients should always talk to their healthcare providers before taking omega-3 supplements to treat depression. This study was presented in Miami Beach at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s annual meeting, which ended December 9, 2010. It has not yet been published and is not yet available online.
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Save the Dark Mood for Halloween – How InSight Can Help
Seasons are changing, the sky is steely gray, fallen foliage reveals skeletons where there once were woods. Sounds like the start of a scary Hitchcock thriller doesn’t it?
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