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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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