sleep and immunity

Sleep is a strong regulator of immunologicalprocesses. The basis of this influence is acommunication between the central nervousand immune system which is mediated byshared signals (neurotransmitters, hormonesand cytokines) and direct innervations of theimmune system by the autonomic nervoussystem. Many immune functions displayprominent rhythms in synchrony with theregular 24-h sleep–wake cycle, Read more…