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“Cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychotomimetic component of the plant Cannabis sativa, exerts therapeutically promising effects on human mental health such as inhibition of psychosis, anxiety and depression. However, the mechanistic bases of CBD action are unclear.”

“It is currently under study as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and cognitive, speech, or motor symptoms related to various movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. The study involved 150 healthy older adults (aged 65 years and older).”

“They found that those who consumed the strawberry powder exhibited better memory function and fewer symptoms of depression than those who consumed the placebo. However, they did not show any improvements in metabolic function.”

“Psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, is best known for its effects on mood and perception—but it may also influence how we age. Clinical research has shown that a single dose of psilocybin can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addiction, with benefits that can last for years.”

“Social cognition can be impaired in certain mental health conditions, such as depression, and may be connected to sleep patterns. Sleep apnea is a common, but serious, sleep disorder characterized by brief moments of paused or shallow breathing.”

“A new study in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease demonstrates that low-dose lithium may halt the progression of the disease by decreasing amyloid-beta plaque accumulation. Lithium is a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and drug-resistant depression.”

“Hearing loss is a common feature of aging and a known risk factor for poor quality of life, depression, dementia, and early death. Roughly two-thirds of adults over 70 have some degree of hearing loss, but few seek out treatment.”

“At the beginning of the study, nearly one in five participants reported difficulty lifting 5 kilograms. Over the next four years, these people were 9% more likely to report a lower quality of life, 8% more likely to develop depression, and 7% more likely to have poor handgrip strength.”

“Stress can either sharpen performance or slowly wear down the body, depending on how frequently and intensely it strikes. Chronic stress, especially the kind triggered by psychological or social pressures, can lead to depression, anxiety, and other serious health problems.”

“The inability to remove old thoughts from working memory is a characteristic of many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.”