Sleep Des Moines

06/09/2021

The Surprising Link Between Melatonin and Coronovirus

The study, which was published in October in PLOS Biology, details patients who came through the clinic up to June 2020. Of that group, the patients who have previously used melatonin were almost 30% less likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This was after accounting for variables such as age, race, smoking history and various diseases.

Ah, sleep. That restorative eight hours that you may or may not be getting every night actively combats stress while keeping you healthy, alert, and strengthening your immune system. This is why there are so many gummies, salves, potions and other…

06/06/2021

We had a fantastic sleep continuing education meeting Friday with Dr. Mark Murphy! The ADA requires that we screen all patients for sleep apnea, so we got extra training for our whole team!!

10/13/2020

A fun article on your sleeping patterns. How knowing your 'chronotype' can help boost productivity at work

An Australian sleep expert has explained how knowing your 'chronotype' can help boost your productivity at work - and keep your accountable to deadlines.

09/10/2020

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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,…

07/02/2020

06/29/2020

It's Monday...go get em!

06/09/2020

Sleep deprivation causes changes inside your body. Are you are looking to get a better night's sleep in a healthy, holistic and permanent way? We are part of Plaza Dental Group Des Moines and we can help. Call us today at 515.224.5999 for a consultation.

Poor sleep is known to affect human health in all kinds of harmful ways, with studies linking it to everything from obesity and loneliness, to cardiovascular disease and early death. Scientists at Harvard University have been exploring these connections in animal models and found a type of molecule....