Search results for mental health

“He's literally written the book on how to use sleep to optimize mental and physical health. In this episode, Rhonda and Dr. Michael Grandner discuss: Insomnia: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and What Actually Causes It "There are a million causes of short‐term insomnia, but there is only really one cause of chronic insomnia...conditioned arousal."”

“Unfortunately, caffeine doesn't make us think clearly, it just makes us more alert. Even though the field of chronobiology is young, scientists have noted that disrupted circadian rhythms pose serious health concerns rather than mere annoyances.”

“The results suggest meaningful patterns linking physical traits and mental health: Higher body fat percentage was associated with greater anxiety but not with depression. Higher visceral fat was linked to higher levels of both anxiety and depression.”

“The effect was found in people regardless of whether or not participants had a mental health disorder. The study was an analysis of data from 16 previously published studies with a total of 922 participants who were randomly assigned to do resistance training or be inactive.”

“Creatine may positively influence vascular endothelial cells, improving macrovascular (arterial) and microvascular (capillary) health. Preliminary studies suggest creatine supplementation can modestly improve endothelial function, which is critical for vascular tone, blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular health.”

“While omega-3 fatty acids are known to support brain structure and signaling, evidence for their mental health effects remains inconsistent across populations. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial followed 64 young adults who reported severe psychological distress.”

“Rumination can set in motion a cascade of hormonal and physiological responses that harm our mental and physical health. A key player in the body’s response to rumination is a biological pathway that starts with the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone.”

“Has industry funding influenced alcohol research findings? "Among the studies with no ties to industry, only about 50% of them concluded that alcohol had health-protective effects." - Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“00:32:49 - The association of later menopause and longer reproductive years with better telomere length in later life. 00:33:48 - The emerging science of how a mother's mental health or stress may impact the uterine environment and influence newborn telomere length.”

“They both raise NAD+ levels and have been shown to counteract the effects of an obesogenic diet, promote mitochondrial health, improve markers of cardiovascular health, and slow both physical and mental aging.”