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“Exercise and other forms of physical activity elicit a wide range of beneficial health effects, including improvements in glucose tolerance and mitochondrial function. Findings from a new study suggest that high-intensity exercise compensates for the harmful effects of sleep deprivation. Sleep is critical for our mental and physical well-being.”

“They also assessed the children's cognitive performance and mental health status. The parents of the children in the study provided information about their child's nightly sleep duration. Assessments were repeated when the children reached the ages of 11 to 12 years.”

“During each intervention, they measured their fasting blood glucose levels at the start and after one and four weeks. They completed questionnaires about their overall health, insulin needs, gut health, skin condition, and mental state.”

“Regular physical activity promotes physical and mental well-being and reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Findings from a new study suggest that regular physical activity also reduces the risk of developing COVID-19.”

“While previous work indicates that it might offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional drug therapies for some mental health disorders, flawed features of study design have cast doubt on their conclusions.”

“We may find in years to come that measuring inflammation may also be useful as a way to track the therapeutic success of a whole lifestyle intervention intended to treat an important biological root cause. Inflammation isn’t just an important component (seemingly) of mental health, however...”

“The gut-brain axis, a bidirectional signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system, plays key roles in human health. Key elements of this pathway are the tens of trillions of microbes that comprise the intestinal microbiota, the composition of which likely changes with age.”

“From pregnancy week 24 until one week after birth, the women received capsules containing either 2.4 grams per day of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (55% EPA and 37% DHA) or olive oil as a placebo. When the children were about 10 years old, the families were invited to return for assessments of the children's cognition, mental health, and brain metabolism.”

“The authors of the study assessed the women's mental health history and current status and took blood samples to determine BDNF levels. Thirty (88 percent) of the women who had attempted suicide had a lifetime history of major depressive disorder.”

“Cognitive abilities such as memory and attention often decline with age, and finding practical ways to slow this process remains a major public health challenge. Many strategies focus on medical risk factors, but less is known about whether social activities can make a difference.”