Loss Of Sleep, Even For A Single Night, Increases Inflammation In The Body
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 08:35
in Health & Medicine
Loss of sleep, even for a few short hours during the night, can prompt one’s immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs. Losing sleep for even part of one night can trigger the key cellular pathway that produces tissue-damaging inflammation according to new research. The findings suggest a good night’s sleep can ease the risk of both heart disease and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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