The topic of viral disease has consumed most of 2020 so far, affecting our lives and our lifestyles in ways that we never could have previously imagined. Although there are always new treatments in development, our best defense against viruses and the illnesses that they cause is ensuring that we have a strong, healthy immune […]
Frequent Napping May Indicate Poor Heart Health
In the world of medical science, naps can be a surprisingly controversial topic. For some health professionals, napping is thought to be a smart strategy for improving mental health, cognitive performance and more. Other medical researchers point to the variety of elevated health risks associated with frequent napping, suggesting the best course of action may […]
Sleep Improves the Ability to Remember Complex Events
Sleep helps to consolidate our memory for complex associations, supporting our ability to complete memories of entire events. Researchers have known for some time that sleep consolidates our memories of facts and episodic events. However, previous research has mainly focused on simple associations, i.e. connections between elements, such as those we make when learning new […]
El ritmo circadiano y el Alzheimer están relacionados por un nutriente cerebral poco conocido
La mayoría de nosotros esperamos con ilusión nuestros años dorados y la libertad de la jubilación. Sin embargo, para algunas personas, estas décadas están marcadas por la confusión y el rápido deterioro cognitivo. La enfermedad de Alzheimer es una de las enfermedades neurodegenerativas más devastadoras que afectan a las personas mayores, con muy pocos tratamientos […]
Artificial Light at Night Boosts Obesity Risk in Women
While we know that diet and exercise are the primary factors in determining one’s risk of obesity, new research suggests that other external factors may also play a role. In particular, the artificial light given off by lamps, televisions and computer screens may increase a woman’s risk of becoming overweight or obese. These findings may […]
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