The blood-brain barrier serves to protect the brain from contaminates in the blood. It does this in two primary ways. The physical structure of the blood-brain barrier limits what can pass through it. There are also metabolic barriers, such as enzymes, that limit the permeability of this critical protective barrier. While for the most part, […]
How Getting Optimal Sleep Helps Your Heart
There is mounting evidence suggesting that sleep plays a big role in heart health. Indeed, the evidence has become compelling enough for the American Heart Association to update their Life’s Simple 7, the seven most important predictors of heart health, Life’s Essential 8, adding healthy sleep as a critical part of achieving and maintaining heart […]
How the Moon Influences Reproduction, Sleep and Mood
For thousands of years, there have been theories, beliefs and myths connecting the moon to human health and well-being. In what may be yet another exciting affirmation of what some would deem old knowledge or old wisdom, it appears that lunar influence over human biological rhythms and cycles may not be the complete myth science […]
Can Getting Too Little Sleep Make You Selfish?
Sleep, both in terms of amount and quality, has garnered a great deal of research attention over the past few decades. And, rightfully so. Intrinsic to cognitive performance and mental well-being, critical to physical health and healthy aging, sleep is an essential part of our lives that deserves far more respect and greater priority than […]
Sleep and Aging: Can Deep Sleep Keep You Young?
It is well established that deep sleep is essential to overall health and well-being, both short-term and long-term. During deep sleep, numerous health-preserving processes take place, including the flushing of toxins from the brain, the repair of tissues and immune system strengthening. According to University of California, Berkeley researchers, in addition to the connection between […]
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