Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, have discovered the secret of how our internal clock is regulated. They found that this regulator sits right at the back end of casein kinase 1 delta (CK1δ), a protein that acts as a pacemaker for our internal biological clock or the natural […]
Discovery Could Help Reduce Unwanted Side Effects of Common Next-Generation Obesity Drugs
By separating the therapeutic benefits from the adverse effects of known obesity drugs, researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center found a population of neurons in the brain that controls food intake without causing nausea in animal models. The study, published in the journal Nature, describes two distinct neural circuits that control different effects of […]
Stress Affects Sleep, and Vice-Versa: Here’s What You Can Do
When it comes to health, both poor sleep and stress are known to have a negative impact, increasing the risk of developing a broad range of diseases and chronic health conditions. When the two come together in a “sleep-stress cycle,” it can be challenging to deal with. However, a better understanding of how stress affects […]
What to Do When You Can’t Sleep
Having occasional trouble sleeping is a fairly common issue. It can be stressful, especially for those who have to be up at a specific time for work or school. Unfortunately, the stress of not being able to sleep and the worry about not being able to get up on time or being too tired to […]
Does Winter Exercise Burn More Calories and Fat?
While the cooler weather of winter may make it tempting to forego outdoor exercise, studies show that you could be giving up some significant benefits. Researchers have found that outdoor winter exercise can burn more fat and calories than exercising outside during other times of the year. Furthermore, exercising outdoors during the winter can help […]
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