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“Low-dose penicillin taken late in pregnancy and in early life increased aggression, impaired social behavior and anxiety-like behavior, increased inflammation in the brain, and led to permanent changes in the gut microbiome in mice.”

“Fibroblast growth factor 21 happens to be modulated by aerobic exercise: > In a new study published in the scientific Journal of Clinical Investigation -- Insight, the researchers show that cardio training on an exercise bike causes three times as large an increase in the production of the hormone FGF21 than strength training with weights.”

“The researchers then quantified each individual’s preferred alcohol intake level by monitoring their behaviours when the animals received four hours of daily access to a bottle of 10% ethanol solution alongside plain tap water.”

“A recent study discovered that taking frequent breaks—at least every 30 minutes—might be more effective at managing blood sugar than having less frequent interruptions. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized crossover trials that compared different frequencies of activity breaks during prolonged sitting.”

“"We can speculate that in women who develop binge eating who also happen to have irregular menstrual cycles, it is probably because their estrogen function is somehow damaged, which is what leads to the development of binge eating," said the study's lead author.”

“In clinical trials, sulforaphane, a compound derived from broccoli and broccoli sprouts, reduces the characteristic behaviors associated with autism. Learn more in this clip featuring sulforaphane expert Dr. Jed Fahey. Read full publication.”

“Perhaps the most clear-cut examples of cryotherapy’s beneficial effects are observed in the brain, where levels of the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine – responsible for vigilance, attention, focus, and positive mood – increase markedly when the body is exposed to extreme cold.”

“The gut microbiome influences the development of social skills later in life, a recent study in fish has found. Fish that have delayed microbiome development show distinct differences in their brain structure and behavior compared to those with appropriately timed development.”

“The results from this randomized controlled trial help establish more data regarding the important role health behaviors such as diet, exercise, sleep, and smoking may play in mood disorders and how addressing these behaviors may be a good first step in the treatment of patients with mood disorders.”