We all know how important sleep is for mental health, but a meta-analysis in the journal Current Biology found that good sleep also helps our immune system respond to a vaccine. The authors found that people who slept less than six hours a night produced significantly fewer antibodies than those who slept seven hours or more, […]We all know how important sleep is for mental health, but a meta-analysis in the journal Current Biology found that good sleep also helps our immune system respond to a vaccine. The authors found that people who slept less than six hours a night produced significantly fewer antibodies than those who slept seven hours or more, [...]
Irregular Sleep Schedules May Put More Strain on the Heart Than Previously Thought
An irregular sleep schedule in one’s 40s could quietly lay the groundwork for future heart problems. Researchers who observed thousands of people over a decade found that individuals with highly irregular bedtimes—especially if they slept less than eight hours—had about twice the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes. Interestingly, it […]An irregular sleep schedule in one’s 40s could quietly lay the groundwork for future heart problems. Researchers who observed thousands of people over a decade found that individuals with highly irregular bedtimes—especially if they slept less than eight hours—had about twice the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes. Interestingly, it [...]
Could Getting Enough Sleep Help Prevent Osteoporosis?
Research led by Dr. Christine Swanson, MCR, examined whether getting enough sleep can help prevent osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis can occur for many reasons, such as hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle factors,” said Swanson, an associate professor in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. “But for some of my patients, there is no explanation for their […]Research led by Dr. Christine Swanson, MCR, examined whether getting enough sleep can help prevent osteoporosis. “Osteoporosis can occur for many reasons, such as hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle factors,” said Swanson, an associate professor in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. “But for some of my patients, there is no explanation for their [...]
Dreams Aren’t Just a Coincidence: What’s Really BehindThem
Why do some dreams feel so vivid and realistic, while others are confusing or hard to remember? New research from the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca suggests that the answer lies in a combination of personal traits and shared life experiences, both of which influence what we see and feel while sleeping. The study, […]Why do some dreams feel so vivid and realistic, while others are confusing or hard to remember? New research from the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca suggests that the answer lies in a combination of personal traits and shared life experiences, both of which influence what we see and feel while sleeping. The study, [...]
The Surprising Reason Why You’re so Productive One Day and Not The Next
A study by the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that mental alertness can significantly boost daily performance. The researchers found that clear and efficient thinking is equivalent to a productivity gain of about 40 minutes. The study, published in Science Advances, followed participants over a 12-week period to better understand why people sometimes struggle to […]A study by the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that mental alertness can significantly boost daily performance. The researchers found that clear and efficient thinking is equivalent to a productivity gain of about 40 minutes. The study, published in Science Advances, followed participants over a 12-week period to better understand why people sometimes struggle to [...]
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