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“Depression and anxiety are neuropsychiatric diseases characterized by neurological dysfunction and poor mental health. Oxidative stress, which is caused by an imbalance in the concentration of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant compounds, may be one driver of neurological damage in the development of depression and anxiety.”

“The study involved 86 male special operations veterans who had reported experiencing various mental and physical health disorders, including memory/concentration problems, TBI, depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep problems, anger/rage, and fatigue.”

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“Mental stress negatively affects the cardiovascular system, inducing a wide range of impairments in vascular function. In fact, exposure to even a single-episode stressor, such as a natural disaster or other traumatic situation, can trigger an acute cardiovascular event.”

“Cognitive performance refers to a set of mental skills such as attention, memory, psychomotor speed, and executive function that develop through early adulthood and then decline in old age. As the world population ages, cognitive impairment is a growing public health concern that requires targeted strategies for prevention.”

“An abundance of scientific evidence points to the many roles that sleep plays in maintaining our mental and physical health. Not getting enough sleep is associated with increased risk for many chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, stroke, and cancer.”

“These findings held true even after considering possible confounders, such as maternal inflammation, infection during pregnancy, the mother’s mental health problems, or others. The investigators noted longer prenatal exposure strengthened the associations between acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders.”

“Few behaviors support long-term health as powerfully as staying physically active, yet scientists still debate how much intensity is optimal—especially in later life.”

“Approximately half of the participants took a supplement providing 2.3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily for six months; the other half took a placebo. All participants took the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), a widely accepted measure of memory and cognitive function, before and after the intervention.”

“Poor sleeping habits impair normal cognitive and metabolic function and are associated with worse mental and physical health outcomes in the short- and long-term. Sleep loss may also interfere with protein synthesis, driving skeletal muscle losses, a risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and frailty.”