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“Researchers reviewed 40 studies (primarily long-term observational research) that tracked seafood consumption during pregnancy and children's developmental outcomes, including behavior, social-emotional skills, and cognitive abilities.”

“Researchers analyzed data from the 2018-2021 National Survey of Children's Health, focusing on children aged six months to five years. Primary caregivers reported the children's daily screen time and provided information about their flourishing and externalizing behaviors – indicators of psychological health.”

“In a new study, scientists explored whether immune activation changes how microglia (the brain's resident immune cells) interact with neurons that respond to dopamine, a key chemical messenger that shapes how the brain processes motivation and behavior.”

“Some evidence suggests that folate, a B vitamin, might help protect against lead's neurotoxic effects. A recent study found that higher folate levels during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of autism-like behaviors in children exposed to lead before birth.”

“Participants who took the oxytocin reported decreased repetitive behaviors and feelings of avoidance toward others, even at four weeks and one year post-treatment. Those who took the oxytocin also reported feeling more energetic, active, or lively than those who took the placebo.”

“Findings from a study published earlier this year suggest that vitamin D and magnesium co-supplementation improves behavior and mental health in children with ADHD. A growing body of evidence suggests that nutritional inadequacies play critical roles in neurobehavioral and neuropsychiatric conditions, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.”

“A new study suggests that seasonal variation in the Nrf2 antioxidant pathway regulates winter depression-like behavior in fish. Nrf2 (short for nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) is a cellular protein that regulates the expression of antioxidant and stress response proteins.”

“A variety of elements influence how physically active we are, including genetic, cultural, and environmental factors. Evidence from a new study suggests that epigenetic changes in agouti-related proteins may regulate voluntary exercise behavior in mice.”

“In this Aliquot, clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Mason and sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker describe some of the behaviors that can make getting a good night's sleep difficult – and how cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can provide help.”

“They did not gain weight, and they experienced fewer neurocognitive deficits. These findings suggest that overconsumption of sugar in mice promotes weight gain, behavior problems, and memory impairments. Although this was a mouse study, many of these findings are translatable to humans.”