If you work nights or experience other conditions that prevent you from getting good sleep in the evening hours, research has shown that you are at a greater risk of developing a weakened immune system. Now, a new study has discovered that the immune system may also play a pivotal role in the relationship between […]
Some of us thrive in the early morning, while others unfortunately do not. Although it was once common to view “night people” as lazy, we now know that they simply have a different chronotype. Some people are hardwired to go to bed early and rise with the sun, while others are meant to be up […]
Winter is coming, which for millions of people means months of increased exposure to colds, flus and other infectious illnesses. Many people take precautions to ensure that they do not fall ill from these everyday germs, including hand washing and taking extra vitamin C. As we’ve gained more knowledge about sleep and the immune system, […]
Many people have had to share a home with someone who snores. An estimated 40 percent of men and 24 percent of women snore, much to the chagrin of the people around them. Every night, the grating noise fills the air, making it difficult for other members of the household to get much-needed slumber. However, […]
Today, an increasing number of people rely on airline travel to go on vacations, work trips and more. In fact, studies estimate that more than 849 million people fly every year in the United States alone, with numbers reaching a staggering 4.6 billion yearly worldwide. Although this unprecedented mobility has obvious benefits, it also has […]
A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a comp... [Read More][weiterlesen]
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