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The study in mice showed that not only does dopamine release rise during these short periods without sleep, but the brain also rewires itself, enhancing synaptic plasticity for several days. ow.ly/ftfp50Q3RqO
An early sign of #Alzheimer’s is a metabolic increase in the brain’s hippocampus.
Before the familiar brain plaques of Alzheimer’s appear, there are observable metabolic changes. ow.ly/7lsp50Q3gCU
The recommendations are based upon an evolutionary perspective in which anything that was not part of our evolutionary past should be viewed with healthy skepticism. ow.ly/XNkB50Q2Y1j
“brain autopsy study, discovered significant vascular and white matter damage in women who experienced intimate partner violence. Unlike in male contact sports athletes, no evidence of #CTE was detected”. ow.ly/6AtA50Q2SrW
Summary: Stress, a reaction to demands, isn’t universally negative; it has its benefits. The positive side, eustress, can foster well-being and resilience. ow.ly/3jhO50Q1QQ9
Participants felt less pain when listening to their favorite music compared to unfamiliar relaxing tunes or silence. The emotional themes of the music also played a pivotal role, with “moving or bittersweet” songs proving the most effective. ow.ly/1oXA50Q1rzZ
Mice with a certain genetic mutation exposed to #THC showed a 33% higher reduction in microglia in the brain’s prefrontal cortex compared to normal mice. ow.ly/2Gwf50Q100M
Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms ow.ly/z7zM50PZgC2
“Memories…(are) formed by the enhancement of neural connections, which are strengthened by the repeated activation... The findings of the present study, which were based on both real-life observations and model-based analysis, support this”. ow.ly/WmBZ50PWMHc
Running and SSRIs both ease #depression/#anxiety equally, but running also boosts physical health! Adherence is key, with 52% sticking to exercise vs. 82% with meds. Offering treatment choices reveals a preference for exercise.
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People with Asian gene variants that are linked to Parkinson’s disease, and who regularly drink tea or coffee containing caffeine have a four to eight times lower risk of getting the condition compared to non-caffeine drinkers who carry the PD genes ow.ly/eV0e50PTHwm
The claustrum acts as an attention-regulating hub where acetylcholine and GABA toggle the transfer of brain information.
This discovery might lead to enhanced treatments for attention disorders like #ADHD and #depression. ow.ly/CWbt50POR8c
After adjusting for various demographics and lifestyle characteristics, dementia risk began to surge after 10 hours of daily sedentary time. ow.ly/wqtX50PLnrW
7 key lifestyle habits were identified that reduce the risk of depression: moderate alcohol consumption, healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep, no smoking, low sedentary behaviour, and frequent social connection. ow.ly/KR3950PLnqF
Two meta-analyses suggest physical #exercise is an effective tool in treating #ADHD ow.ly/nyeL50PHfWv
TechStress: Building Healthier Computer Habits, which provides pragmatic tips how to stay healthy while using computers, cellphone or other digital devices. ow.ly/QO2350PGneS
“The research, based on data from 350,000 individuals from the UK Biobank, shows that smoking increases the risk of hospitalization for mental illness by 250%.” ow.ly/90p850PG51T
“In dating and marriage, we share experiences, friends, and social events with our significant others. Research shows that our social circles have a significant influence on #alcoholism”. ow.ly/rR2L50PFqlJ
OSA’s effects are so profound that having severe OSA was found to be equivalent to aging an additional ten years. ow.ly/qROA50PE4pA
Time-restricted feeding [for 14 hours] in #Alzheimer’s disease mice improved memory and reduced amyloid protein buildup in the #brain. ow.ly/xKYm50PBH9M