Winter may be behind us, but do you remember the challenge of waking up on those cold, dark days? Temperature affects the behavior of nearly all living creatures, but there is still much to learn about the link between sensory neurons and neurons controlling the sleep-wake cycle. Northwestern University neurobiologists have uncovered a clue to… Read More »
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When your first cold of the season hits, you want anything that promotes comfort and relief from the body aches, sneezing, runny nose, congestion, watery eyes and general foggy feeling that comes with it. So, of course, generations of humans have turned to whiskey. Especially a hot toddy. The classic hot toddy is a combination… Read More »
How to survive the cold! From workout tips to clothing advice – a physiologist explains science-backed ways to stay warm JohnEric Smith, assistant professor of Exercise Physiology at Mississippi State University, explains what we know about how your body heats itself up There are different tips depending on your body size, age and diet A… Read More »
The cold season is in full swing so I thought to share with you my top tips on how to get rid of a cold fast. I am actually really lucky now that I figured out how to keep my immune system strong in the colder months and while everybody around me is ill with… Read More »