Melatonin is a hormone found naturally in the body that helps regulate our sleep and wake cycles. You can take melatonin as a supplement to help you sleep.

Apr 20, 2012 - Jaclyn Castek

Melatonin is a natural alternative to prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids.

Jan 25, 2011 - Jennifer Worthington Lower

For quite some time, Melatonin has been thought to help with a number of sleep related disorders, now it is clinically known that it does help insomnia.

Apr 28, 2009 - Kristin Collins

A sleep hormone produced by the pineal gland improves sleep issues in children with autism, resulting in positive side effects for the entire family.

Dec 1, 2010 - Laura Owens

Exploring the key functions of melatonin and how this relates to sufferers affected by seasonal affective disorder.

Mar 30, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Insomnia and increased stress cause abdominal fat. Cortisol, a stress hormone, rises with lack of sleep. This hormone plays a role in appetite control.

Aug 7, 2009 - Amy Andersen

Your sleep-wake cycle is determined by your inner clock and your sleep pressure, while skin temperature is an important sleep-permissive factor.

May 2, 2012 - Eva Goes

A recent research article found that 65% of individuals with ASD have a reduction in melatonin. This is due to a reduced ability to convert serotonin into melatonin.

Nov 5, 2008 - Brooks W. Leigh

The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases

Apr 21, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Melatonin is becoming a popular way for athletes with demanding travel schedules to prevent jet lag.

Dec 17, 2010 - Hannah Fleming

Many teens do not get enough sleep. Doctors have found a connection between depression and fatigue. Here are sleep tips for teens who need more rest.

Jun 9, 2010 - Donna McKinney

SAD causes fluctuations of mood, chronic fatigue, tiredness, weight gain, anxiety and depression. Studies indicate that SAD may be due to levels of melatonin in the brain

Sep 17, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Learn about the connection between sleep and running training and why lack of adequate sleep can impair performance as well as raise the risk of injury.

Aug 22, 2010 - Larry Darter

Sleep disorders are one of the leading problems among adults. It affects both men and women, and it tends to get worse with age.

Mar 1, 2010 - Debby Mayne

Some experts say that 70-80% of all patients who have ADHD have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Mar 27, 2009 - Donella Bowles

As the general population ages, the lack of sleep has become a problem for many in the United States.

Oct 13, 2009 - Debby Mayne

Many plants have sedative or otherwise sleep-inducing properties that can help with both falling asleep and staying asleep, usually with very few side effects.

Oct 21, 2008 - Maija Haavisto

Grapes and cherries contain melatonin- the sleep regulating hormone. Snacking on them before bedtime may help people fall and stay asleep through the night.

Aug 10, 2010 - Arathi Srikantaiah

Almost all pregnant women suffer from insomnia and disturbances with their sleep. There are practical ways to get some help.

Aug 20, 2007 - Brenda Lane