Current science notes important connections between sleep quality, the circadian rhythm and COVID-19 and other health threats. These links relate to the impact of sleep quality on circadian rhythm health and optimal immune system functioning, as well as to the influence of circadian rhythms on how the immune system physically functions. In terms of COVID-19, […]
How Time of Day Affects Immune System Function
Numerous studies have demonstrated that many of the essential tasks of the immune system are governed by a 24-hour cycle of activity. In practical terms, this means that the time of day affects immune system function in important ways, including immune system cell activity and overall systemic threat response. This 24-hour cycle, known as the […]
Deep Sleep Decreases Toxins in Brain Associated With Alzheimer’s
Science is coming to an increased recognition of the importance of sleep to long-term brain health and cognitive function. This is an important recognition, given that insufficient sleep and sleep disorders have become global public health concerns and are still on the rise in our modern, 24-hour world. A new study, published in PLOS Biology, […]
Intermittent Fasting Improves Memory, May Slow Cognitive Decline
An intriguing new study published in Molecular Biology showed that intermittent fasting improves memory — especially long-term memory retention. Conducted on mice at King’s College London by researchers in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, the study also noted that intermittent fasting was associated with the development of new adult hippocampal neurons. Researchers theorize […]
Caffeine and Sleep Deprivation: Why Coffee is Not the Answer
According to recent research on caffeine and sleep deprivation, coffee and other caffeinated beverages are not the best choice for dealing with the results of poor or insufficient sleep. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, the results of a Michigan State University Sleep and Learning Lab study found that caffeine […]
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