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“Changes in altruistic behavior were associated with altered activity and connectivity in brain systems involved in social understanding, emotional regulation, and reward. The study supports Dr. Davidson's view that prosocial motivation can be practiced as a skill.”

“In this FoundMyFitness Premium Q&A preview, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews common contributors to fragmented sleep, including insomnia, sleep apnea, nocturia, psychological stress, irregular schedules, caffeine, alcohol, light, noise, temperature, and late eating.”

“Cardiovascular disease The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 18 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases, roughly one-third of all deaths worldwide. Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable with lifestyle behaviors such as sauna use.”

“Roughly 15 percent of people worldwide experience migraines, with women reporting them more often than men. Lifestyle behaviors, including the ketogenic diet, dietary supplements, and exercise, may help manage the frequency and severity of migraines.”

“Movement, sleep, stress regulation, temperature exposure, and nutrition shape immune cell balance and inflammatory activity over time. In this Aliquot, together with Drs. Michael Snyder and Matt Walker, I explore age-related immune changes and examine behaviors that support immune resilience.”

“This takes on special relevance for omega-3 fatty acids, which play critical roles in brain development. Evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids in breast milk increase brain volumes in multiple regions of the brain and might influence intelligence, behavior, and communication.”

“Among the 12 participants who completed the final assessment in this single-arm feasibility study, the mean Beck Depression Inventory-II score fell by 15.8 points, and 11 no longer met criteria for major depressive disorder.”

“Counter to the amygdala is the prefrontal cortex, which governs executive function and expression of appropriate social behavior. Poor sleep increases activity within the amygdala by impairing the normal inhibitory function of the prefrontal cortex.”

“Getting a good night's sleep presents challenges in our modern "wired and tired" world. Light exposure, temperature-controlled environments, anxiety, and lifestyle behaviors conspire against it.”

“Depression, characterized by profound sadness, fatigue, altered sleep and appetite, and feelings of guilt or low self-worth, is the most common form of mental illness in the world. It is typically treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmaceuticals.”