Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan find that normal sleep in mice depends on bacteria that help make neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the gut.
Tsukuba, Japan -- Researchers led by Professor Masashi Yanagisawa at the University of Tsukuba in Japan hope they can focus people on the important middlemen in the equation: bacterial microbes in the gut. Their detailed study in mice revealed the extent to which bacteria can change the environment and contents of the intestines, which ultimately impacts behaviors like sleep.
A new study finds a link between drinking any type of coffee and a lower risk of liver problems.
A study involving nearly 500,000 people finds that drinking coffee significantly lowers the risk of developing liver disease. The health benefit applies to all kinds of coffee, including caffeinated, decaffeinated, ground, and instant coffee. The study finds that drinking 3–4 cups per day provides the greatest benefit.
Scientists are studying how well COVID-19 vaccines work against the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2. We discuss the latest findings.
The delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first identified in India, is now the dominant form of the virus in the United Kingdom. In the United States, at least 10% of new cases are with this variant. Data from the U.K. show that new SARS-CoV-2 infections have increased by 31% in the past 7 days. Moreover, an analysis from Public Health England (PHE) suggests that the delta variant is more transmissible than previous ones and that it is more likely to lead to treatment in the hospital.
BLOOD clots are a potentially serious complication that needs to be treated quickly. The way you sit at your desk can increase your risk, warned Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health.
Blood clots play an important role in preventing excessive bleeding, but they can be serious if they break off and travel through the bloodstream. Blood clots can block the arteries that supply blood to your heart, hiking your risk of having a heart attack. If you spend prolonged periods of time at your desk, you may be raising your risk of developing blood clots, warned Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health.
LIVE longer by making sure your blood sugars are well managed. For those with type 2 diabetes, and those without, how can you do that? After all, isn't it an internal process?
The development of type 2 diabetes might begin with the pancreas not being able to create sufficient or adequate supplies of insulin, but it is external processes that can help or hinder. Progressive research published in The Endocrine Society journal suggests that the time of day you eat can have an influence on blood sugar levels. "We found people who started eating earlier in the day had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance," said lead researcher Dr Marriam Ali. Based at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Dr Ali said their results were independent of restrictive diets.
If you eat a balanced diet, it's pretty easy to get enough. Adult women (who aren't pregnant or breastfeeding) need 75 milligrams of vitamin C per day; men, 90 milligrams. A mere 1/2 cup of raw red bell pepper or 3/4 cup of orange juice will do it, while 1/2 cup cooked broccoli gets you at least halfway there. Your body doesn't make or store vitamin C, so you have to eat it every day.
About 250 million people around the world have mild to serious vision loss. Did you know that the health of your eyes is directly connected to the health of your heart and blood vessels? What you eat and drink can have a lasting impact on both your cardiovascular health and your vision.
Can bacteria in your mouth contribute to heart disease and stroke? Some studies suggest so. They say these bacteria might damage the heart directly once they enter the bloodstream. An expert panel of heart doctors said in 2012 there wasn't enough evidence to support this theory. More recently, heart clots from strokes have been discovered that provide evidence of associated mouth bacteria, suggesting good dental hygiene could protect your heart after all.
With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many people are concerned about staying healthy and maintaining a healthy immune system. Doing so can benefit your body and boost your defenses against viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. On the following slides, we'll cover the top immunity boosters tips to help you and your body stay strong to fight off infections.
Evidence from decades of animal and human research points to wide-ranging health benefits of intermittent fasting, according to an NIA-conducted review of the research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Still, more research is needed to determine whether intermittent fasting yields benefits or is even feasible for humans when practiced over the long term, such as for years.
