Like all living beings, human physiological processes are influenced by circadian rhythms. The disruption of our internal clocks due to increasingly unbalanced lifestyles is directly linked to the explosive increase in type 2 diabetes cases. By what mechanism? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) in Switzerland has lifted […]
Why Unknown Sleep Disorders are Often Stressful
Unknown sleep disorders are sleep problems for which no clear cause can initially be identified. Those affected sleep poorly, wake up frequently, feel exhausted in the morning or experience unusual nocturnal symptoms – and yet, after initial examinations, neither organic diseases nor typical sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea, restless legs or hormonal changes can […]
Can Sleep Deprivation Have an Antidepressant Effect?
Most people who have ever pulled an all-nighter are familiar with this feeling of “exhaustion and overexcitement.” Although the body is extremely tired, the brain feels euphoric, dazed, and almost dizzy. Neurobiologists at Northwestern University were the first to discover what causes this “punch-drunk” effect. In a study, the researchers induced mild, acute sleep deprivation […]
Study Shows that Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
New findings suggest that people who do not seek treatment for obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce this risk by improving sleep quality and maintaining a constant airflow throughout the night. The study was published in JAMA Neurology and analyzed […]
Eating Habits: The Role Played by Certain Seasons
You might think that summer is healthier. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, research findings from the University of Copenhagen suggest that winter eating habits are better for our metabolic health than summer eating habits, at least if you are a mouse. Researchers studied the […]
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