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“Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet could support standard care in college students with major depressive disorder. The study enrolled 24 students with clinician-confirmed depression; 16 completed the 10–12 week intervention while continuing their usual treatment.”

“Podcast interview: Dr. Jari Laukkanen on Sauna Use for the Prevention of Cardiovascular & Alzheimer’s Disease. Podcast interview: Dr. Ashley Mason on Sauna Use for Depression, Conquering Insomnia, and Mindfully Breaking Bad Habits.”

“Interestingly, people with the highest blood levels of these nutrients were 42% less likely to have depression than those with the lowest levels. The relationship remained strong even after accounting for variables like age, gender, income, and overall health.”

“A comprehensive review of the science supporting exercise as a strategy to reduce symptoms of depression via modulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor.”

“A human study found that photobiomodulation safely and effectively reduced pain during labor. In addition, a recently completed clinical trial investigated the use of photobiomodulation delivered to the head to treat depression during pregnancy.”

“If future studies in broader populations confirm these results, morning bright light therapy could offer a low-risk way to support both mood and underlying brain processes during the earliest stages of depression.”

“Depressive symptoms were reduced by dietary interventions that result in improved quality of nutrient intake, weight loss, or fat reduction regardless of the specific type of diet. This was a meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials and suggests that any dietary intervention that improves diet quality and reduces weight may improve symptoms of depression.”

“Depression and anxiety are leading causes of disability, yet standard treatments rarely address the metabolic disturbances that often accompany these conditions. Ketogenic diets have been suggested as one way to target this problem.”

“Men with the highest sugar intake (more than 67g a day) had a 23% increased chance of suffering from depression and anxiety after five years than those who consumed the lowest levels of sugar (less than 39.5g a day).”

“[...] > Researchers found that BDNF clearly boosted the number of tumour cells killed by chemotherapy. Patients with severe depression had lower levels of the protein in the blood so their bodies were not as effective at fighting cancer.”