November 1, 20243 min readA heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumberBy Mariana Lenharo & Nature magazineAmple sleep after a heart attack dampens inflammation in the organ, aiding recovery. show999/Getty ImagesImmune cells rush to the brain and promote deep sleep after a heart attack, according to a new study involving both mice and humans. This heavy slumber helps recovery by easing inflammation in the heart, the study found.The findings, published on October 30 in Nature, could help to guide care for people…
