Although your brain may seem to shut off when you sleep, research has found that it actually remains very active throughout the night. In fact, some of the most vital maintenance work in our brain tissue is performed late at night while we sleep. When we are asleep, immune cells maintain brain tissue and a […]
With the new year approaching, many people are looking for ways to make 2020 their best yet. For some, this means a new diet or a new exercise regimen. For others, it means new educational goals or plans to move forward in life in other ways. Regardless of how you plan to make this new […]
Many people suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. This can lead to a greater risk for a variety of diseases, from heart disease to different kinds of cancer. Although sleep is important when we are young, it becomes even more important as we age. According to a new study, lack of sleep can also […]
Western medicine has traditionally focused on heroic procedures and medications to treat serious or life-threatening diseases. However, many modern doctors are now focusing instead on prevention. It has been established that several lifestyle choices can drastically change your risk of developing certain diseases, either for better or for worse. Sleep is one of these important […]
Most of us are intuitively aware of the fact that sleep changes as we age. After all, very few of us are “sleeping like a baby” anymore, and it’s hard not to notice that Grandpa nods off more often during family gatherings. While some changes in sleep patterns are normal as you age, some are […]
A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a comp... [Read More][weiterlesen]
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