Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular weight loss methods practiced today. Unlike many diet fads, however, this unique way of eating has serious science to back it up. According to new research on intermittent fasting and metabolic syndrome, intermittent fasting may have particular benefits for people who have diabetes and other diseases involving […]
A Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Affects Both the Body and the Brain
Do you feel sleepy even after an adequate amount of sleep? Do you feel fuzzy and dull throughout your day? If you are having trouble functioning and feel like your health is just “off,” your circadian rhythm could be the issue. According to a new study, a disrupted circadian rhythm can have negative effects on […]
New Research Confirms Too Much Sleep Raises Stroke Risk
Although there are many commonalities in human sleep, there is also a great deal of variation. The average person needs somewhere between seven and nine hours a night, but we all know outliers. Some people seem to survive on as little as four hours per night without an issue while others need ten hours or […]
Sleep and Migraine: Could Fragmented Sleep Cause Migraine Days Later?
Migraine headaches are somewhat of a medical mystery: After decades of scientific research, doctors still understand very little about the root cause of migraines. However, there are several lifestyle factors that appear to contribute to these debilitating headaches. For some people, it is a certain food; for others, stress causes their pain. According to a […]
Specialized Immune Cells Maintain Brain During Sleep
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 […]
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