Proteins are essential for body growth and muscle development. However, protein metabolism varies depending on the body’s internal biological clock. Therefore, it is important to know how distributing protein intake throughout the day affects muscles. Researchers have found that eating protein for breakfast increases muscle size and function in mice and humans, shedding light on […]
Circadian Rhythms Influence Muscle Repair
The body’s internal clock not only determines when we sleep, but also how quickly our muscles heal. A new study of mice by Northwestern Medicine, published in Science Advances, suggests that muscle injuries heal faster when they occur during the body’s natural waking hours. The findings could have implications for shift workers and also prove […]
The Pupil as a Window to the Sleping Brain
Our eyes are usually closed when we sleep. However, a great deal of activity takes place under our closed eyelids: a team of researchers led by senior researchers Caroline Lustenberger, Sarah Meissner and Nicole Wenderoth from the Neuronal Movement Control Laboratory at ETH Zurich has observed that the size of the pupil fluctuates constantly during […]
Blue Light: The Health Benefits and Risks
Blue-enriched light can improve the sleep quality and daytime activity of older adults living at home, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers found that this type of light therapy led to more daytime activity, earlier bedtimes, more regular sleep patterns and improved sleep quality, offering a promising non-pharmacological approach to […]
REM Sleep Influences Our Eating Behavior
Although we know which brain regions are activated during REM sleep, little is still known about the purpose of this activity. Researchers at the University of Bern and the Insel Hospital have discovered that the activation of neurons in the hypothalamus during REM sleep regulates eating behavior: when this activity is suppressed in mice, appetite […]
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