Strenuous exercise before bed has long been discouraged, but researchers at the University of Otago have found that short, light activities can lead to better sleep. Exercise in the Evening Promotes Sleep Quality In a world-first study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine and funded by the Health Research Council, participants completed two […]
Hepatitis B: “Sleep Timer” for Immune Cells Discovered
In chronic hepatitis B, the liver contains immune cells that could destroy cells infected with the hepatitis B virus, but are inactive. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered that cells in the blood vessels of the liver set off a “sleep timer” that switches off the immune cells. An attack […]
Changes in Sleeping Habits can Provide Information About Health
Your sleep tracker can not only provide you with information about your sleep habits, but also about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, as well as diseases such as COVID-19. This is one of the findings of a study in which data from 5 million nights of sleep from around 33,000 people was […]
Genetic Study Points to Possible Treatment Methods for Restless Legs Syndrome
Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless legs syndrome, a condition that often occurs in older adults. The discovery could help identify those at greatest risk of developing the condition and suggest possible ways to treat it. Restless legs Syndrome is Widespread Restless legs syndrome can cause an uncomfortable tingling sensation in […]
Why Nightmares and Daydreams Could be Early Warning Signs of an Autoimmune Disease
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations – or daydreaming – could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to an international team led by researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. The researchers argue that there needs to be better recognition that these types of mental and neurological symptoms […]
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