The blood-brain barrier serves to protect the brain from contaminates in the blood. It does this in two primary ways. The physical structure of the blood-brain barrier limits what can pass through it. There are also metabolic barriers, such as enzymes, that limit the permeability of this critical protective barrier. While for the most part, […]
New Research Backs the Use of Melatonin for COVID-19
A new study adds to the body of knowledge linking melatonin to better COVID-19 treatment outcomes. According to new research published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, using melatonin for COVID-19 can help improve symptoms, helping people with the illness to feel better faster. This recent study was a carefully structured […]
Frequent Napping May Indicate Poor Heart Health
In the world of medical science, naps can be a surprisingly controversial topic. For some health professionals, napping is thought to be a smart strategy for improving mental health, cognitive performance and more. Other medical researchers point to the variety of elevated health risks associated with frequent napping, suggesting the best course of action may […]
Skin and the Circadian Rhythm: The Internal Clocks of Skin Cells
Circadian rhythms, or internal 24-hour biological clocks, are the subject of many current research trials. Scientists are only beginning to discover the effects of light and dark cycles on the human body, which comprise a new field of biology called chronobiology. The latest research shows that these internal clocks control not only our moods, energy […]
Newly Discovered Connection Links Eye Health and Lifespan
In an intriguing new study, researchers were able to add to the body of knowledge linking eye health to overall health. Building on earlier human studies demonstrating a correlation between poor eye health and overall poor health, this new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications, showed a stronger, more multifaceted link between eye […]
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