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“> Up to 80 per cent of people with irritable bowel syndrome experience increased anxiety and depression. And those with autism — a syndrome associated with problems interacting with others — are more likely to have abnormal levels of gut bacteria.”

“A few of the topics and studies mentioned in this episode include... 00:02:42 - The feelings of anxiety that accompany stressful or important events, eating spicy foods, or sauna use arise from dynorphin release in the brain, which the body counters via the release of endorphins.”

“Loneliness is a profound emotional and psychological state that can have far-reaching effects on mental health, especially among young people, for whom increases in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation often accompany their loneliness.”

“When treatment began six weeks after the injections, with symptoms already present, it reversed movement and anxiety problems and halted further nerve cell loss. Neurons already lost were not restored, however, and protein clumps remained.”

“These changes were mediated via altered expression of proteins involved in maintaining neuroplasticity and neurotransmission in the hippocampus – a region of the brain involved in learning and memory. The transplantation did not induce deficits in locomotion or induce anxiety-like behaviors, common features in older mice.”

“Cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychotomimetic component of the plant Cannabis sativa, exerts therapeutically promising effects on human mental health such as inhibition of psychosis, anxiety and depression. However, the mechanistic bases of CBD action are unclear.”

“It is currently under study as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and cognitive, speech, or motor symptoms related to various movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. The study involved 150 healthy older adults (aged 65 years and older).”

“Side effects of the drugs include nausea, weight gain, decreased libido, and anxiety, among others. Evidence suggests that antidepressants are only about 20 to 30 percent more effective at reducing symptoms of depression than placebo treatments.”

“Withdrawal effects of antidepressant cessation can be mild to very severe. Symptoms include anxiety, dizziness, irritability, nightmares, nausea, "brain zaps" (electric shock sensations), and a return of depressive symptoms.”

“Exercise has profound effects on the brain, stimulating the release of neurotransmitters that enhance mood and cognitive functions. Evidence suggests that regular physical activity can promote long-term improvements in mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and fostering a sense of well-being.”