Chronic stress is epidemic, and it is killing us. We know that and strive to become healthier. For some people that can be ...

In the brain, microglia carry out this function ... may thus set the stage for these devastating diseases to appear prematurely.” Chronic stress affects sleep A stressed brain may have trouble ...

sleep, and hormone production. As the brain ages, it shows increased immune activity across various cell types. The researchers observed this, particularly in microglia, which are specialized ...

The performance of astrocytes and microglia, as well as of immune cells required for ... dietary imbalance and gut dysbiosis, sleep disturbances, pollution, and/or other known epidemiological risk ...

Delayed rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease ... Researchers have identified genetic variations in brain cells, particularly microglia and oligodendrocytes, ...

For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction to mood disorders such as depression, disrupted sleep can often ...

A new study has shown how individual components of our diet – the protein, carbohydrates, fiber and fats we eat – can improve ...

Researchers have identified a key role microglia play in melanoma brain metastases progression and mechanisms to target them.

Some people wake up vividly recalling their dreams from the night, and can tell precise stories experienced during the night, ...

Workplace bullying affects not only the employee's sleep but their partner's too, according to new research published today.

Roger Pasquier explains how birds spend the quiet half of their lives even when they're flying and half their brain is awake ...

Sleep helps regulate hormones that control hunger, fullness, and metabolism. When you don’t get enough sleep, these hormones can become imbalanced, leading to increased hunger and decreased ...