Mindfulness, overall sleep quality and alcohol consumption could explain why people who stay up late have a higher risk of depression, according to a new study published in the open access journal PLOS One by Simon Evans of the University of Surrey, UK, and colleagues. Previous research has shown that night owls, who stay up […]
The Link Between Sleep and Blood Pressure: New Research Sheds Light on Gender Differences
You may have heard that sleep is described as a kind of magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing and quality, it can work wonders – boosting the immune system, improving blood sugar levels and even lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Sleep differences in men and women have been […]
Don’t Use Screens in Bed for Better Sleep
A study by the University of Otago has found that, contrary to popular belief, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, has a negative impact on adolescents’ sleep. Current sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bedtime. However, the researchers found that screen use in the […]
Study Shows High Prevalence of Hidden Brain Changes in People With Heart Disease
A new analysis involving more than 13,000 people has found that changes to blood vessels in the brain that can increase the risk of stroke and dementia are common in people with a range of heart conditions, regardless of whether they have already had a stroke. The new research, published in Neurology®, the medical journal […]
Heart and Blood Pressure: Are There Differences Between Men and Women?
Using data from mice and humans, a Johns Hopkins Medicine research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for and explain sex differences in blood pressure in mammals. The unusual link between such protein receptors and sex differences in blood pressure, reported in Science Advances, could […]
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