How Does The Immune System Work In Our Body?
A good night's sleep may truly be the best medicine, one new study suggests. In a study on fruit flies, Stanford researchers found that the immune system fought bacteria the most at night, and the least during the day. Researchers say that the body is able to elevate immune functions at night because it isn't involved in energy-depleting activities such as movement and digestion.
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: National Cancer Institute
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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