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“These findings underscore the fact that sleep has far-reaching effects on many aspects of health. Learn more in this clip featuring sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker, in which he describes how the different stages of sleep influence both mental and cardiovascular health.”

“Loneliness, a pervasive emotional state that adversely affects mental and physical health, increases the risk of many chronic health disorders, including cardiovascular diseases. A recent study found that loneliness increases the risk of stroke by as much as 56%.”

“Learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation in Aliquot #27: Health consequences of sleep deprivation, part I: Metabolic & immune health and Aliquot #28: Health consequences of sleep deprivation, Part 2…”

“Screen use has become common, even in infancy, yet little is known about how it might influence brain development years later. To address this gap, researchers conducted a longitudinal study to explore how early screen exposure shapes later aspects of mental health.”

“The investigators determined each participant's genetic propensity for developing depression – referred to as a polygenic risk score – and tracked air quality near the participants' homes. Participants completed various mental tasks while undergoing brain scans.”

“Findings from a recent review and meta-analysis suggest that high concentrations of particulate matter in air pollution may increase the risk of developing depression. Depression is the most common mental health disorder worldwide, affecting approximately 322 million people – more than 4 percent of the global population.”

“Evidence suggests this type of training confers myriad physical and mental health benefits, including improved metabolic function and mood, particularly in older adults. A recent study found that engaging in a single session of high-intensity resistance training enhanced memory capabilities.”

“However, participants in the psilocybin group had greater improvements in social functioning, connectedness, and life meaning than the escitalopram group. The findings from this small study bolster other research demonstrating the beneficial mental health effects of psilocybin.”

“FoundMyFitness Topic - Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) – Vigorous intensity exercise robustly increases BDNF concentrations in the body, providing a possible link between exercise and improved mental and cognitive health.”

“The end result is that people who are sleep-deprived avoid social interaction. This asocial profile is recognizable by other people, who, in turn, shun the sleep-deprived people in a psychosocial loop that perpetuates in a vicious cycle of loneliness and other mental health disorders.”