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Clocks & Sleep
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 499-516: The Impact of DAZZEON αSleep® Far-Infrared Blanket on Sleep, Blood Pressure, Vascular Health, Muscle Function, Inflammation, and Fatigue
The application of far-infrared blankets has shown certain benefits in health promotion and therapy, such as improving blood circulation and alleviating muscle pain. However, the effects of such blankets on increasing deep sleep, reducing blood pr...
Author: Mon-Chien Lee
Posted: September 4, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 517-532: Use of mHealth Technologies to Increase Sleep Quality among Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Sleep disorders increase with age and are known risk factors for several mental and physical diseases. They also significantly contribute to a lower quality of life. Nonpharmaceutical approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, ...
Author: Giulia Grotto
Posted: September 4, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 488-498: Sleep Quality and Medication Adherence in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Sleep quality significantly impacts individuals’ overall health, especially in older adults. Older adults often face comorbid conditions, polypharmacy (the intake of five or more medications per day), and medication non-adherence, which are ...
Author: Leandro Amato
Posted: September 3, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 468-487: A Comprehensive Assessment of Bedtime Routines and Strategies to Aid Sleep Onset in College Students: A Web-Based Survey
College students often experience sleep–wake alterations. Different factors can contribute to insomnia symptoms in this population. The present study aims at investigating pre-sleep behaviours and strategies used to aid sleep onset in young ...
Author: Debora Meneo
Posted: August 29, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 446-467: Disrupted Circadian Rhythms and Substance Use Disorders: A Narrative Review
Substance use disorder is a major global health concern, with a high prevalence among adolescents and young adults. The most common substances of abuse include alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, nicotine, and opiates. Evidence suggests that a mismatch b...
Author: Pallavi Sharma
Posted: August 19, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 433-445: Violet Light Effects on the Circadian Rest–Activity Rhythm and the Visual System
Background: Rooms illuminated by “black light” (<400 nm wavelength) has become popular, but there is not enough scientific evidence to support its implementation. This study aims to assess the effects of violet light (392 nm) on the...
Author: Teresa Domínguez-Valdés
Posted: August 14, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 417-432: Effectiveness of Enriched Milk with Ashwagandha Extract and Tryptophan for Improving Subjective Sleep Quality in Adults with Sleep Problems: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
A randomized, double-blind and controlled study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the intake of 250 mL of lactose-free skimmed milk enriched with ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) alone or combined with tryptophan vs. non-enriched m...
Author: Silvia Pérez-Piñero
Posted: August 9, 2024, 12:00 am
Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 6, Pages 402-416: The Impact of Lunch Timing on Nap Quality
Purpose: Previous research has established that food intake is a biological regulator of the human sleep–wake cycle. As such, the timing of eating relative to sleep may influence the quality of sleep, including daytime naps. Here, we examine...
Author: Jennifer E. Fudge
Posted: August 5, 2024, 12:00 am
