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“Periods of fasting have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison describes strategies that have evolved to offset the risks associated with eating, such as inflammation and the antibiotic effects of hyperthermia.”

“REM sleep occurs 70 to 90 minutes after a person first falls asleep and is essential for emotional well-being. On the other hand, deep, slow-wave sleep, which occurs during non-REM periods, provides a homeostatic recalibration of blood pressure, an essential element of cardiovascular health.”

“Integral to the benefits associated with time-restricted eating is the concept of fasting physiology, which taps into ancient patterns of defined periods of eating and resting for the purposes of survival.”

“He hypothesizes that stress makes one more prone to suffer an injury and thus the immune system gets stimulated during times of stress. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison describes how the body has evolved to employ some of the same physiological mechanisms in depression and physical illnesses.”

“Our bodies prioritize putting micronutrients in metabolic pathways needed for survival and reproduction over pathways used in long-term health such as DNA damage repair. In this clip, Bruce provides both an evolutionary and a molecular rationale for his theory.”

“Dr. Mattson contends that unstressed cells become complacent, making them more vulnerable to the stressors that cause disease, including oxidative stress and inflammation. In modern times, fasting and exercise are behaviors that mildly stress cells.”

“The different stages of sleep provide crucial periods during which the body recalibrates to promote both mental and physical well-being. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Walker describes how the different stages of sleep influence emotional and cardiovascular health.”

“Engaging the brain by learning new motor skills as part of exercises such as yoga, tai chi, and non-contact boxing can provide the cognitive load needed to achieve the desired benefits.”

“In Dr. Raison’s randomized, double-blind study published in JAMA in 2016, it was shown that a single session of whole-body hyperthermia (core body temperature was elevated to 38.5 C) produced a significant antidepressant effect in people with major depressive disorder compared to those who received a sham control.”

“These days he tries not to overcomplicate his diet, choosing to eat whole plant-based foods as close to their natural state as possible. He measures blood biomarkers and takes supplements as needed, particularly for vitamin B12.”