Researchers have discovered the exact mechanism of how mice fall asleep and wake, offering the hope of new treatment for people with sleep disorders. Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia, jet lag and circadian disorders. However, medicine offers few answers for these debilitating problems. This is due to the fact that there […]
Los investigadores han descubierto el mecanismo exacto por el que los ratones se duermen y se despiertan, lo que ofrece la esperanza de un nuevo tratamiento para las personas con trastornos del sueño. Millones de personas sufren trastornos del sueño como insomnio, desfase horario y desórdenes circadianos. Sin embargo, la medicina ofrece pocas respuestas para […]
Shift work has been identified as a risk factor for diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Women may be especially at risk for negative health effects. Getting enough sleep is a struggle for many people, but especially for people who work nontraditional shifts. Sleeping during light hours and being awake at night can negatively affect […]
El trabajo por turnos se ha identificado como factor de riesgo de enfermedades que van del cáncer a la diabetes. Las mujeres pueden estar especialmente expuestas a los efectos negativos sobre la salud. Dormir lo suficiente es una lucha para muchas personas, pero especialmente para las que trabajan en turnos no tradicionales. Dormir durante las […]
Like many organs, the kidneys have their own circadian rhythm. This internal clock affects your electrolyte balance, hydration and a variety of factors. The kidneys play a variety of roles in the human body. They create urine, which disposes of metabolic wastes, but this is just the first of their vital functions. A new study […]
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