Getting enough sleep is important for a variety of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive to get eight hours of sleep every night: sleep helps the brain to store and learn a new language. A study led by the University of South Australia (UniSA) and published in the Journal […]
Study Links Communication Between Liver and Brain to Daily Eating Habits
People who work the night shift or work irregular hours and eat at irregular hours are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating habits that don’t align with natural daylight and usual meal times. But is it possible to avoid the negative effects of eating at these “unusual” times, even though […]
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 […]
New Insights Into Sleep Reveal Key Mechanisms Associated With Cognitive Function
Although it is known that sleep improves cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, especially in the context of non-REM sleep, are still largely unexplored. A new study by a team of researchers from Rice University and Houston Methodist’s Center for Neural Systems Restoration and Weill Cornell Medical College, coordinated by Valentin Dragoi of Rice University, […]
How Jet Lag Can Negatively Affect Your Metabolism
Have you ever felt sluggish and uncomfortable after a long-haul flight or a night shift? A new study by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shown that disruptions to our internal clock, such as those that occur with jet lag, affect our metabolism – albeit to a lesser extent than fatigue […]
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