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Melatonin Melatonin is a naturally-occurring hormone. It helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle in the brain. Your body makes it at night when the light is low.1 Research suggests melatonin supplements may help conditions associated with low levels of melatonin, such as:2 Circadian rhythm-related sleep disorders Jet lag Shift work Insomnia in children with neurodevelopmental disorders Nocturnal hypertension Melatonin supplements may improve sleep quality and morning alertness in older adults with insomnia.3 The most common side effects of melatonin are:4 Daytime drowsiness Headache Dizziness Nausea Nightmares Melatonin supplements can interact with some types of medicine, so talk with a healthcare provider before taking them. Valerian Root Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is thought to affect levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)—a calming chemical in the brain. Studies measuring sleep quality have found no difference between people taking valerian and those taking a placebo. ...

Look around you; screens are everywhere. We use them while working, eating, shopping, exercising, playing with our kids, waiting for flights, and even at bedtime. The average person spends over 40 per cent of the day looking at screens. And that number is only increasing from 2019 to 2021, time spent on mobile devices jumped 30 per cent. What is all this exposure to screens and information doing to our brains? Plenty, as researchers and scientists are finding out. Studies show that excessive screen time impacts certain regions of the brain such as the occipital cortex, prefrontal cortex, and temporal cortex that are responsible for essential functions like learning, memory, attention, concentration, emotional regulation, and social functioning. And unchecked scrolling has been linked to increased anxiety, disrupted sleep, reduced physical activity and social interactions, and lack of focus. Despite these consequences, it's difficult to imagine our lives without our devices. Techn...