Numerous studies have demonstrated that many of the essential tasks of the immune system are governed by a 24-hour cycle of activity. In practical terms, this means that the time of day affects immune system function in important ways, including immune system cell activity and overall systemic threat response. This 24-hour cycle, known as the […]
Science is coming to an increased recognition of the importance of sleep to long-term brain health and cognitive function. This is an important recognition, given that insufficient sleep and sleep disorders have become global public health concerns and are still on the rise in our modern, 24-hour world. A new study, published in PLOS Biology, […]
An intriguing new study published in Molecular Biology showed that intermittent fasting improves memory — especially long-term memory retention. Conducted on mice at King’s College London by researchers in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, the study also noted that intermittent fasting was associated with the development of new adult hippocampal neurons. Researchers theorize […]
According to recent research on caffeine and sleep deprivation, coffee and other caffeinated beverages are not the best choice for dealing with the results of poor or insufficient sleep. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, the results of a Michigan State University Sleep and Learning Lab study found that caffeine […]
Sleeping with pets is a lot more common than one may think. However, there are still plenty of people who don’t approve of the practice, citing health and hygiene concerns. While in some health circumstances, co-sleeping with pets isn’t advisable, for most people, including older children, health concerns are minimal. In fact, new research shows […]
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