People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have a brain that appears older than it actually is. This is the result of a comprehensive study by the Karolinska Institute. Increased inflammatory activity in the body could partly explain this correlation. Poor sleep is associated with dementia, but it is unclear whether unhealthy […]
If you are one of the 620 million people who regularly go jogging, you probably like to start early in the morning. However, if you didn’t sleep well the night before, you could be putting yourself at greater risk of injury. A new study led by Professor Jan de Jonge, occupational and sports psychologist at […]
A preliminary analysis to be presented at the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions found that more artificial light at night correlates with increased stress signals in the brain, inflamed blood vessels, and a higher risk of heart disease. The researchers described artificial light at night, often referred to as nocturnal light pollution, as nearly […]
Alzheimer’s disease often disrupts a person’s daily habits. Sleep disturbances, restless tossing and turning, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs. In later stages, patients often suffer from “sundowning,” a period of increased confusion and restlessness that tends to occur in the evening. These patterns suggest a close link between the progression of […]
The circadian clocks that control the circadian rhythm are intertwined with many important systems in living organisms such as plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. For this reason, disruptions to our circadian clocks are associated with higher rates of disease in humans, including certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Every New Insight Into the […]
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