Overview

Sleep disorder has become an increasing problem plaguing more than 70 million Americans, according to the American Sleep Association. There is a clear association between sleep disorder and a wide range of other human disorders -performance deficiencies, psychiatric illnesses, heart disease, obesity and more - but in spite of this there is not yet a convenient overview on the market detailing the impact of obesity, age, diabetes and diet on sleep duration and attendant health outcomes. Neurological Modulation of Sleep provides readers with updated scientific reviews regarding the interaction between sleep and these factors, with special attention being paid to the potential for neurological modulation of sleep via diet. This book expands on the notion of diet and adds an element of physical activity and exercise as well as a chapter on caffeine and the affects on sleep. With 30+ international contributors, this book aims to provide readers with a unique global perspective on the role these factors plays in sleep architecture and its regulation by circadian biology and neurology. Describes the impact of diet, caffeine, and physical activity on sleep Reviews the neurology and metabolism of sleep Identifies what foods impact sleep and how Discusses the clinical use of neutraceuticals to improve sleep