Neat News 3617 (added 2026-06-18)
Sleep in sync with microorganisms
Within each of us live tens of trillions of microorganisms that perform important processes for us (digestion, immune system). When we sleep it helps when they are at ease. This can be supported by three measures: a fibre rich diet; a regular schedule; and regular exercises.
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Further Info
- Image of Chrapek (the Snorer), one of Wrocław's dwarfs taken from Wikipedia (no longer available)
- Wikipedia article on sleep
- Scientific article on diet in "nature reviews gastroenterology & hepatology""
- Scientific article on sleep and circadian rhythm in "Sleep Medicine Reviews"
- Scientific article on exercises and gut microbial diversity in "BMJ Journals - Gut"