Monday, February 2, 2009

The Activation Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines May Be A Mechanism By Which Short And Long Sleep Durations Affect Health

The Activation Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines May Be A Mechanism By Which Short And Long Sleep Durations Affect Health
A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows that sleep duration is associated with changes in the levels of specific cytokines that are important in regulating inflammation. The results suggest that inflammation may be the pathway linking extreme sleep durations to an increased risk for disease.