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“Caffeine that was given to people 3 hours before normal bedtime caused a 40-minute shift in the body's internal clock, about half of what 3 hours of bright light exposure at night did.”

“FTA: > “The research team found that among participants receiving the broccoli sprout beverage, the rate of excretion of the carcinogen benzene increased 61% beginning the first day and continuing throughout the 12-week period. In addition, the rate of excretion of the irritant acrolein, rapidly and durably increased 23% during the 12-week trial.”

“It has previously been shown that inflammatory molecules produced as a consequence of gut permeability can cross the blood-brain barrier and lead to anxiety and depression. Additionally, the vagal nerve connecting the gut to the brain may also be at play here.”

“12-and 18-month old mice that were given a low dose of THC daily for 4 weeks performed as well as 2-month old control mice on learning and memory tests. The THC treatment completely reversed the loss of performance in the old animals.”

“A new study looked at associations of physical activity and time spent sitting on brain thickness and found sedentary behavior, but not physical activity, was associated with less thickness in brain regions that are essential to memory function.”

“Another randomized controlled trial found that high-intensity exercise (30 minutes per day, 3x per week for 6 months) in addition to standard care treatment (levodopa) slows disease progression for Parkinson's disease compared to levodopa alone.”

“Because depression is often linked with less flexible stress regulation, a practice that repeatedly pairs physical effort, heat, breathing, and focused attention could plausibly help the body shift more effectively between strain and recovery.”

“Unique qualities of the marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA There are several omega-3 fatty acids, but the ones that have the greatest relevance for human health are the two identified in the Inuit's blood – EPA and DHA – as well as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in a wide variety of seeds, nuts, and their oils.”

“For example, while vitamin C acts primarily as an antioxidant at physiological concentrations of approximately 50 micromoles per liter, pharmacologic doses of intravenous vitamin C greater than 1 gram generate hydrogen peroxide, a type of reactive oxygen species produced by neutrophils to destroy pathogens such as viruses.”

“However, this study accounted for other factors that may affect brain health including seafood and alcohol consumption, smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, education level and amount of physical and cognitive activities.”