Immunity

Lack of Sleep May be Sabotaging Your Vaccine Protection

Could getting enough sleep before and after your COVID-19 vaccine be the key to a stronger immune response? A new study suggests it might be.

Immunity

Researchers ID Novel Autoantigen in Narcolepsy—a Mimic of Protein from H1N1 Virus

Lymphocytes that recognize the virus cross-react with human brain tissue and so contribute to the development of narcolepsy type 1.

Immunity

Sleep Won’t Cure the Coronavirus But It Can Help Our Bodies Fight It

Sleep can boost our immune function and help us deal with stress.

For People with Arthritis, One Size Sleep Recommendation Doesn’t Fit All

Oct 7, 2020 | Immunity

A new study examines patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthritis.

Scientists Find Neurons Linking Stress to Insomnia to Immune System Disruption in Mouse Study

Sep 11, 2020 | Immunity, Insomnia

The team found a connection between stress-sensitive neurons in the brain that trigger cortisol’s release and nearby neurons that promote insomnia.

Post-COVID Group Reports Sleep Disturbances, Among Other Symptoms

Jul 29, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

A 3,000-member Facebook “post-COVID syndrome group” reports a slew of sleep disturbances after after the initial flare-up of coronavirus has passed, reports the UK’s Birmingham Mail.

Asthma & Allergies More Common in Teens Who Stay Up Late

Jul 7, 2020 | Immunity, Lungs

Asthma symptoms are known to be strongly linked to the body’s internal clock, and this study looks at how individual sleep preferences influence asthma risk in teenagers.

Sleep Suffers But Also Shields [Editor’s Message]

Jun 2, 2020 | Immunity, Mental Health

The sleep disturbances caused by the global pandemic are far reaching—and sleep medicine professionals play a unique role.

Sleep and the Immune System: Why Sleep Is Key to Staying Healthy

May 27, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

The author of Happiest Baby on the Block discusses why being sick and being tired go hand in hand on his blog.

Can Stress, Loneliness and Sleep Deprivation Make You More Prone to COVID-19?

Apr 10, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

Scientists know these factors can take a toll on your immune system. In turn, they may weaken your ability to fight off the novel coronavirus, reports Discover.

How the Immune System is Boosted Through Sleep

Mar 23, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

As most of the country turns its focus on how to prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading, The Hartford Courant reports on how sleep can strengthen the immune system.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Makes World Sleep Day More Timely Than Ever Before

Mar 16, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

The arrival of World Sleep Day at the end of a week that appeared to be a tipping point in the current coronavirus pandemic is a timely reminder of the importance of restorative sleep, reports Forbes. We have always known that...

A Good Night’s Sleep Can Help Fight Viruses

Mar 14, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

Studies have shown a clear link between sleeping well and the body’s ability to protect itself against viral pathogens. This is due to the production and release of immune-boosting proteins, which only happens during deep sleep.