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“Conversely, loneliness is associated with depression, poor sleep, impaired cognitive function, and early death. Findings of a new study show a relationship between the gut microbiota and feelings of wisdom, compassion, and social support.”

“A review of randomized controlled trials found that people generally had enhancements in working memory performance and improved visual information processing after eating cocoa flavanols.Eating cocoa after a night of total sleep deprivation actually counteracted the cognitive impairment that lack of sleep can cause.”

“It is located in the pons and participates in the body's response to stress, attention, emotion, motivation, decision-making, learning, and memory. Poor sleep has profound effects on locus coeruleus integrity and cognitive function.”

“Advocates claim it improves mood, sharpens focus, and speeds up recovery. A recent study found that while cold exposure temporarily increased inflammation, it reduced stress 12 hours later, improved sleep, and reduced sick days.”

“Research has shown that bathing in hot springs improves mental health and reduces stress. Other research has shown that hot water bathing before bedtime promotes faster sleep onset and better sleep quality, which could reduce the risk of developing hypertension.”

“Sleeping 4 hours per night compared to 8 hours per night increased the risk of musculoskeletal injury by 135%! Sleep duration and musculoskeletal injury incidence in physically active men and women: A study of U.S. Army Special Operation Forces soldiers.”

“Circadian rhythms, the body’s 24-hour cycles of biological, hormonal, and behavioral patterns, modulate a wide array of physiological processes, including the body’s production of hormones that regulate sleep, hunger, metabolism, and others.”

“Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. People with Alzheimer's disease often experience altered circadian rhythms, manifesting as altered sleep/wake cycles and difficulty in falling and staying asleep.”

“Melatonin, a hormone produced in the pineal gland, regulates the wake-sleep cycle in humans. It is also produced by immune cells and plays a homeostatic role in regulating the immune system. A recent scientific publication proposed that melatonin could be useful in treating COVID-19.”

“Interestingly, adults that receive early exposure to bright light typically sleep better – a key to maintaining a healthy weight. Learn more in this clip featuring Dr. Matthew Walker. View full publication.”