Almost everyone knows this feeling. After a night of poor sleep, it is more difficult to concentrate. Your thoughts wander, your reaction times slow down, and your mental clarity diminishes, especially when you need to be most alert. New research from MIT sheds light on what happens in the brain during these brief lapses in […]
Scientists have discovered that breast cancer can disrupt the brain’s internal clock almost immediately after the onset of cancer, without anyone noticing. In mice, tumors flattened the natural daily rhythm of stress hormones, disrupting the feedback loop between the brain and body that regulates stress, sleep, and immunity. Remarkably, when the researchers restored the correct […]
According to a new study by the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, sleeping in on weekends to compensate for sleep deprivation during the week can have positive effects on the mental health of teenagers and young adults. The study found that people aged 16 to 24 who […]
A restless night often leads to fatigue the next day, but it can also indicate health problems that may not arise until much later. Scientists at Stanford Medicine and their collaborators have developed an artificial intelligence system that can examine the body signals from a single night of sleep and assess a person’s risk for […]
Why are some people out of breath after a short jog, while others seem to glide along effortlessly? Training, fitness level, and muscle strength naturally play a role. Researchers have found that the brain also has a strong influence, especially on how strenuous physical activity is perceived. Sport challenges not only the body, but also […]
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