biology

Not sleeping enough may harm your immune system and trigger inflammation | CNN

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Not sleeping enough may harm your immune system and trigger inflammation | CNN

CNN  —  Chronic sleep deprivation in a small group of healthy adults increased production of immune cells linked to inflammation while also altering the immune cells’ DNA, a new study found. “Not only were the number of immune cells elevated, but they may be wired and programmed in a different way at the end of … Read more

Your phone is causing wrinkles — and worse ‘detrimental effects’ from blue light

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Your phone is causing wrinkles — and worse ‘detrimental effects’ from blue light

Staring at your phone is causing you more than eye strain, it’s giving you wrinkles. Dermatologists have long understood that ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun damage the appearance and overall health of the skin — but the harmful effects of blue light emitted by LED screens, such as on smartphones, televisions computers and other … Read more