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CBD May Reduce Lung Damage and "Cytokine Storm" Seen in Respiratory Diseases
CBD (cannabidiol) may reduce the lung-damaging "cytokine storm" that can be fatal in patients with COVID-19 or respiratory diseases. CBD increases levels of the peptide apelin, which reduces inflammation.
Blue-Light Filtering Glasses Improve Sleep and Productivity
Blue-light blocking or filtering glasses are linked to improved sleep, work engagement, and productivity. These glasses filter the blue light from computers, smartphones, TV, and tablets that disrupts sleep.
New Protein Discovered That Repairs DNA
A new protein called the cryptochrome has been identified for its ability to repair DNA after UV radiation exposure, using blue light to repair the DNA before mutations occur.
Hunger Hormone Ghrelin Also Impacts Memory
The hormone ghrelin tells us when we are hungry and stimulates appetite. Rats without ghrelin had impaired memory, which increased frequency of feeding because they did not remember when they last ate.
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