The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has shown links between sleep, eating habits and weight gain, scientists are still unsure about the role of the circadian system – the biological clock – in shaping eating habits. However, a new study from researchers at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical […]
Just a few days of night shift work is enough to throw off the protein rhythms associated with blood sugar regulation, energy metabolism and inflammatory responses. These processes can influence the development of chronic metabolic diseases. The results of a study led by scientists from Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provide […]
A new study examined data from more than 1,000 workers over a 10-year period. Sedentary workers show a 37% increase in insomnia-like symptoms. Employees who do not work traditional schedules are 66% more likely to have to “catch up on sleep”. People who sit a lot as part of their jobs – an estimated 80% […]
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) have discovered how perceived memories associated with positive emotions such as joy or happiness are strengthened during sleep. The study, published in the journal Neuron, could help scientists understand the neurological basis for overcoming diseases such as drug or sex addiction. How Information is Processed and […]
The coronavirus pandemic has also triggered a pandemic of mental illness. Worldwide, approximately one billion people suffer from various psychiatric illnesses. Korea is one of the more severe cases, with about 1.8 million patients suffering from depression and anxiety disorders, and the total number of patients with clinical mental illnesses has increased by 37% to […]
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