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Anabolic Androgenic Steroids vs. Sleep Quality & Psychological Distress in Weightlifters (2024 Study)

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Recent research has analyzed the relationship between the use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS), sleep quality, and psychological distress. A new study specifically evaluated the effects of anabolic steroids on sleep patterns during both active use and withdrawal phases, among male weightlifters in Norway. Highlights: A large proportion of men using AAS report experiencing sleep …

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Medical Cannabis for Generalized Anxiety Disorders & Sleep Disturbances (2023 Study)

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Recent research has shed light on the potential benefits of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), especially in patients with sleep disturbances. Recent research explored the effectiveness of CBMPs on GAD, the role of sleep quality in treatment outcomes, and the incidence of adverse events. Highlights: CBMPs Show Promise in Treating …

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Gabapentin For Sleep & Insomnia: Does It Help?

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Gabapentin, sold under the brand name “Neurontin,” is a drug that was first approved by the United States FDA in 1993 as an adjunct treatment for partial seizures in adults.  Thereafter, gabapentin’s indication as a treatment for partial seizures would be extended in 2000 to pediatrics, and subsequently, it would receive FDA approval for the …

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Inositol Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List)

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Inositol is a non-essential nutrient and natural sugar present within phospholipids of cell membranes, plasma lipoproteins, and the nuclei.  Chemically, there are 9 subtypes of inositol each with distinctive stereoisomers, the most common of which is known as “myo-inositol.”  Within the human body, myo-inositol is synthesized from glucose and accounts for 95% of total free …

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Blue Light Blocking For Better Sleep, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Disorders

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Most people are unaware of the fact that bright light after sunset probably isn’t healthy, especially if you are suffering from insomnia, dealing with poor sleep quality, or a circadian rhythm disorder.  For millions of years, humans functioned without artificial lights, TVs, and other electronics (e.g. cell phone screens).  They relied solely on the sunlight …

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Causes Of Insomnia (List)

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Insomnia is considered a sleep disorder characterized by an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night.  There are many different types of insomnia, some of which are short-term days or weeks), and others which are long-term (e.g. months or years).  If you suffer from insomnia, it is important to realize that it …

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