How Pain Affects Your Sleep Quality Areas in your brain which recognize pain signals also regulate sleep. Persistent pain causes lack of sleep or impacts its quality and, in turn, poor sleep prevents chronic inflammation from shutting off. Recently, there has been more interest and research in the bidirectional aspect of sleep and pain. Symptoms …
How often does one feel stressed in life? According to some studies, a lot. According to the Health of the Nation Report 2024 by Apollo Hospitals in which 11,000 individuals were surveyed, almost 80 per cent of young adults (18-30 years) and seniors (>65 years) reported significant stress levels. Another report, the 2023 Indian Wellness …
Dietary modifications, such as the sleep-low method, may enhance exercise performance. A new paper in the journal Nutrients examines the impact of this technique on exercise performance. Study: Effects of short-term night-time carbohydrate restriction method on exercise performance and fat metabolism. Image Credit: Izf / Shutterstock.com Glycogen storage and endurance training Nutrition is closely related to …
These hormonal imbalances might result in insomnia, night sweats and other symptoms, leaving you weary during the day. (Image: Shutterstock) This transition is inevitable in a woman’s life, and while one goes through this phase, they are bound to feel fatigued. Women undergo several physical changes at various stages of their lives that are related …
The significance of sunlight exposure on our health cannot be overstated. However, it becomes paramount to understand how sunlight affects our energy levels and overall well-being during these scorching summer days. Dr RR Dutta, HOD, internal medicine, Paras Health, Gurugram explains, “Sunlight exposure triggers the release of a hormone called serotonin in the brain. While …
In a recent study published in BMJ Public Health, researchers investigated whether generalized joint hypermobility (GJH), which indicates varying connective tissue, was associated with self-reported severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection recovery failure. Study: Is joint hypermobility linked to self-reported non-recovery from COVID-19? Case-control evidence from the British COVID Symptom Study Biobank. Image …
In a recent review article published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, researchers synthesized the current knowledge of post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition about which little is known. The authors used keywords to identify 34 research papers on POIS in men in peer-reviewed journals from the medical database PubMed. Study: Post orgasmic …
News Lifestyle Fitness Can’t catch those zzz’s? Exercise might be the cure for your bedtime blues A recent study underscores the connection between sleep quality, daily scheduling, and the crucial role of exercise. Here are some reasons why exercise is linked to better sleep (Source: Pexels) Tossing and turning all night? Counting sheep isn’t working, …
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Microbiology, a group of authors summarized recent advancements in understanding long coronavirus disease (COVID) ‘s mechanisms, impacts, and research needs for better diagnostics and treatments. Review: Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations Background Long COVID, affecting over 65 million globally, manifests through diverse, systemic symptoms …
In a recent study published in the journal EClinicalMedicine, a team of scientists from Germany assessed the long-term trajectories of sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections such as cognitive deficits and fatigue and attempted to identify the risk factors that could predict non-recovery from these sequelae. Study: Predictors of non-recovery from …