Hospital patients sleeping near windows sleep better than those in other parts of a ward, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Padova. Fluctuating noise levels also negatively impact ...
Jan 23, 2024
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All life on Earth is affected by the day-night cycle resulting from the planet's rotation. In line with this, humans are naturally awake during daylight hours, and sleep at night when it is dark. Being awake during the day ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Only recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, exist in two different forms: L- and D-forms. While all natural proteins consist exclusively of L-amino acids, the function of D-amino acids ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world according to the Global Burden of Disease study, with 18.6 million annual deaths in 2019, of which around 7.9 are attributable to diet. This means that diet ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Scientists from the Department of Brain Sciences have discovered that the circadian clock regulates axonal regeneration and repair.
Nov 24, 2023
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Weight influences how and when bodies burn energy, new research indicates.
Nov 15, 2023
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Short sleep lengths, daytime napping and even long sleep lengths have been linked to an increased risk of elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, a new study out of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has found.
Nov 14, 2023
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A first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones has shown to improve symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions. Results from the ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Exposure to natural light could help treat and prevent type 2 diabetes, new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2–6 Oct), suggests.
Oct 1, 2023
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Most people have engaged in late-night eating at some point—whether it's with ice cream before bedtime or pizza while studying for an exam.
Sep 7, 2023
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