Every morning, a precisely coordinated biological program begins in the human body. Even before we are fully awake, cortisol levels rise, body temperature changes, metabolism is activated, and certain genes are switched on while others are shut down. At night, on the other hand, repair processes take place, the immune system functions differently, and the […]Every morning, a precisely coordinated biological program begins in the human body. Even before we are fully awake, cortisol levels rise, body temperature changes, metabolism is activated, and certain genes are switched on while others are shut down. At night, on the other hand, repair processes take place, the immune system functions differently, and the [...]
Eating Fewer Meals May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
When intermittent fasting became all the rage among Hollywood stars, skeptics were skeptical of the idea of skipping meals. But research from the University of Georgia suggests that the celebrities might not have been so wrong after all. The study found that a specific type of restricted eating can lower the risk of type 2 […]When intermittent fasting became all the rage among Hollywood stars, skeptics were skeptical of the idea of skipping meals. But research from the University of Georgia suggests that the celebrities might not have been so wrong after all. The study found that a specific type of restricted eating can lower the risk of type 2 [...]
Scientists Reveal How the Human Body Changes After Seven Days of Fasting
Going several days without food does far more than simply force the body to burn fat. A study published in Nature Metabolism has shown that prolonged fasting triggers far-reaching biological changes throughout the body, including changes related to the brain, metabolism, and the immune system. The scientists found that many of the most significant effects […]Going several days without food does far more than simply force the body to burn fat. A study published in Nature Metabolism has shown that prolonged fasting triggers far-reaching biological changes throughout the body, including changes related to the brain, metabolism, and the immune system. The scientists found that many of the most significant effects [...]
A Good Night’s Sleep Could Improve Your Response to a Vaccine
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 [...]
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