You might think that summer is healthier. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, research findings from the University of Copenhagen suggest that winter eating habits are better for our metabolic health than summer eating habits, at least if you are a mouse. Researchers studied the […]
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 […]
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