Cytoplasmic traffic jam disrupts sleep-wake cycles

KAIST mathematicians and their collaborators at Florida State University have identified the principle of how aging and diseases like dementia and obesity cause sleep disorders. A combination of mathematical modeling and experiments demonstrated that the cytoplasmic congestion caused by aging, dementia, and/or obesity disrupts the circadian rhythms in the human body and leads to irregular sleep-wake cycles. This finding suggests […]

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Forgetfulness may be a sign of brain efficiency

Have you ever run into a work colleague at the supermarket and failed to recognize them? Blame your brilliant, lazy brain. A new study led by Assistant Professor Oliver Baumann of Bond University sheds fresh light on the way the body’s most complex organ captures memories. Researchers looked specifically at how the brain reacts when people encounter a person or […]

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Sia says Shia LaBeouf is a ‘pathological liar’ who lied about his relationship status amidst lawsuit alleging abusive relationship

Sia called Shia LaBeouf a "pathological liar" and said he "conned" her into a relationship by lying about his own relationship status. The "Chandelier" singer's comments come after singer FKA Twigs filed a lawsuit against him, alleging sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress over the course of their relationship.  Representatives for LaBeouf did not immediately respond to Insider's […]

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NFHS reveals drastic rise in obesity among kids under 5 years in 20 states

The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) has found a drastic rise in obesity among children under five years of age in 20 of the 22 states where the study was conducted, with experts attributing it to lack of physical activity and unhealthy food habits. According to the NHFS-5, several states and Union Territories, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Mizoram, Tripura, Lakshadweep, […]

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