El uso de anticonceptivos hormonales es tan común que resulta casi omnipresente. Sin embargo, puede estar aumentando el riesgo de depresión en algunas mujeres que la utilizan. Aunque millones de mujeres en todo el mundo utilizan anticonceptivos hormonales, la píldora y otros anticonceptivos pueden tener diversos efectos secundarios. Aunque muchos de estos efectos secundarios suelen […]
Plants Use Protein Signaling to Tell Time
Have you ever wondered how a plant knows to open its buds in the morning and perform other time-dependent tasks? New research suggests that protein signaling is the answer. Modern people tend to think of internal clocks as a feature of humans and other mammals. After all, plants cannot lie down to sleep or do […]
Sleep Deprivation Promotes Unwanted Thoughts
A recently published study conducted by researchers from York University and Cambridge University found that sleep deprivation promotes unwanted thoughts, as well as negative and repetitive thought patterns. The study results also indicated that too little sleep decreases the ability to control these types of thoughts. While prior research was able to establish a connection […]
Seasonality and the Immune System: Are We More Likely to Get Sick in the Winter?
Does it ever seem like you get sick more often in the winter? Some postulate that this is simply because we spend more time crowded inside with other people when it’s cold out. This could be one reason that winter is often referred to as “cold and flu” season. However, it’s not necessarily that simple. […]
Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Separating Fact From Fiction
As blue light exposure has increased with the rise in use of LED lighting and electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and computers, so too have concerns about the potential health impacts of this specific type of light. Studies indicate that blue light exposure can impact melatonin production and sleep timing, affecting the circadian […]
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