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“A recent study found that a nasal spray that delivered neural stem cell extracellular vesicles—tiny particles that carry proteins and genetic material—reduced inflammation and improved brain function in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, offering a safer, less risky approach.”

“They analyzed how these substances interact with cadmium, chromium, copper, and lead to understand differences in their chemical behavior and transformations. They found that natural organic matter forms stable bonds with metals, whereas microplastic-derived compounds form unstable complexes.”

“Researchers exposed four human colorectal cancer cell lines to polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics of various sizes (0.25, 1, and 10 micrometers) and concentrations. They tracked the particles' uptake into cells and monitored their behavior during cell division.”

“Cytokines are a broad category of naturally occurring small proteins that are important in cell signaling. They are released by cells and influence the behavior of other cells. Designer cytokines are genetically engineered proteins that perform specific functions.”

“Intermittent fasting is a safe and sustainable lifestyle behavior "Daily time-restricted eating, for example, seems to be easy for a lot of people to do for years and years and years." - Dr. Mark Mattson.”

“These findings suggest that dual-target TMS promotes rapid and clinically significant improvements for people with treatment-resistant depression. Lifestyle behaviors, including sauna use and exercise, can help people with treatment-resistant depression, too.”

“Researchers measured INSL3 levels in the blood of more than 3,300 men between the ages of 40 and 79 years. They collected data about the men's overall health, sexual function, and lifestyle behaviors, such as whether they smoked or drank alcohol.”

“Analysis of the fMRIs revealed that the exercising children exhibited higher levels of activity in their prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with complex thinking, decision making, and social behavior – indicators of improved cognitive skills.”

“They found that FGF21 levels in participants who had a low preference for sweets were 51 percent higher compared to those who had a high preference for sweets. These findings suggest that FGF21 influences eating behaviors, curbing the appetite for sweets in some people.”

“This analysis suggests that using food as medicine—through healthy, balanced diets—combined with lower drug use contributes to healthy aging and longevity. Learn how other healthy lifestyle behaviors like exercise and dietary supplementation also promote longevity in this episode featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”