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It's 3am. The room is dark, the house is silent, but your brain is suddenly wide awake. Many people find themselves waking at roughly the same time each night and start to wonder whether something is wrong with their sleep.
Apr 15, 2026
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A bit of sugar before a class test, a piece of chocolate before an important negotiation, a muesli bar before a marathon—the important role glucose plays in coping with stressful situations has been well researched. When ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Sitting above each kidney are two small endocrine glands about the size of walnuts. These are the adrenal glands, responsible for producing hormones that help control some of the body's most critical functions. Among these ...
Apr 4, 2026
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Cycling desks, which let users pedal while typing, are gaining traction as a way to increase daily physical activity and reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. In recent years, they have become increasingly ...
Mar 25, 2026
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The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's navigational system. It impairs the function of the grid cells that play a crucial role in orientation. This has been verified by researchers from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, ...
Mar 13, 2026
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A naturally occurring protein in the human body could protect people from one of the world's biggest killers—sepsis. The protein's ability to reduce inflammation in a preclinical study raises hopes that it could be the first ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Early hydrocortisone treatment of extremely premature babies increases their chances of survival without lung disease, according to a study led by Linköping University. The study also shows that the treatment is safe to give. ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Regular exercise is not only good for the body, but it may also help you stay cool under pressure. Research published in the journal Acta Psychologica found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with lower ...
Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some cases, it may even help.
Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have demonstrated in rats that a synthetic version of oxytocin can prevent anxiety-related behaviors caused by social stress. The study was published in the journal ...
Feb 10, 2026
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