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·January 6, 2025·5 min read

Controlling Human Body Temperature to Mimic Hibernation

Researchers have discovered a way to control human body temperature, mimicking the hibernation process of animals like bears. By manipulating the brain’s temperature regulation system, they can induce a state of “thermoregulatory inversion” (TI) in rats, reducing heat production even in cold environments.

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·September 15, 2022·3 min read

Length of REM Sleep Linked to Body Temperature

Study reports warm-blooded animals with higher body temperatures have lower amounts of REM sleep, while those with lower body temperatures have more REM sleep. Researchers say REM sleep acts like a "thermostatically controlled brain heater."

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

Live Fast, Die Young? Or Live Cold, Die Old?

Body temperature exerts a greater effect on longevity and lifespan than metabolic rate, researchers report.

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·July 20, 2019·4 min read

Take a Warm Bath 1-2 hours Before Bedtime to Get Better Sleep

Taking a warm bath an hour or two before bedtime can help improve sleep quality. Scheduling a soak in the tub 1.5 hours before sleep, and setting the water temperature to 104-109 degrees Fahrenheit can hasten the speed of falling asleep by, on average, 10 minutes in addition to improving sleep quality.