How sleep leads to healing after heart attack - eviltoast
Scientists found that after heart injury, immune cells called monocytes travel to the brain and trigger a deep sleep that promotes recovery in both mice and people.
At a Glance
  • Scientists found that after heart injury, immune cells called monocytes travel to the brain and trigger a deep sleep that promotes recovery in both mice and people.
  • The results highlight the importance of quality sleep after a heart attack, although more research is needed to better understand the underlying processes in humans.