AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS – Both cluster headache and migraine have strong links to the circadian system, the internal clock that regulates body processes, according to a meta-analysis published in the March 29, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of...
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Time of day may determine the amount of fat burned by exercise
by Karolinska Institutet Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Physical activity at the right time of the day seems able to increase fat metabolism, at least in mice. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark shows that mice that did exercise in an early active phase, which corresponds to morning...
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Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day
by UT Southwestern Medical Center Scanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than during the day. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center The body’s ability to prevent food poisoning by producing a natural antimicrobial compound increases during the day, when exposure to noxious...
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How well your immune system works can depend on the time of day
by Annie Curtis, The Conversation Our body clock has evolved over millions of years to help us survive. Credit: kanyanat wongsa/ Shutterstock When microorganisms—such as bacteria or viruses—infect us, our immune system jumps into action. It’s highly trained to sense and eliminate infections and clear up any damage caused by them. It’s typically assumed our immune systems...