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Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine
“###Alcohol and anxiety Although alcohol can have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects initially, it can also cause anxiety the day after drinking. This is referred to as “hangxiety” – increased anxiety during withdrawal or hangover.”
Physical activity reduces depression symptoms by 43 percent, study finds.
“For people with depression and anxiety, higher-intensity exercise involving bursts of short and mid-duration activities proved more effective than longer-duration exercises. These findings demonstrate that physical activity has marked, beneficial effects on mood and may be an effective intervention for many people.”
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What Microplastics Are Doing to the Brain, Body, and Reproductive Systems
“Exposing pregnant mice to BPA was associated with behavioral changes in their offspring including increased anxiety and altered social interactions. Animals exposed to microplastics and BPA had lower levels of TSH, T3, and T4.”
Supplementing nursing mouse mothers with nicotinamide riboside promotes maternal weight loss, boosts milk production/quality.
“Supplementing nursing mouse mothers with nicotinamide riboside promotes maternal weight loss, boosts milk production/quality, and leads to offspring that have better motor coordination, better learning/memory, less anxiety and more resilient to stress.”
Prison inmates practicing meditation lowered trauma symptoms by 56% including anxiety, depression, & dissociation.
“Another study at Folsom State Prison in California found that transcendental meditation reduced rates of recidivism, ranging from 33% to 47%.”
Misaligned sleep patterns and natural sleep preferences increase mental health risk, hinting at the crucial role of sleep timing and chronotype consistency for healthy aging.
“The timing of when a person sleeps—not just how long—plays a vital role in mental health, influencing mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. A recent study found that misalignment between bedtime and natural sleep preferences can increase the risk of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.”
Omega-3 supplementation reduced stress, improved sleep quality, and eased everyday memory problems in psychologically distressed adults.
“Psychological distress often appears as a tightly linked cluster of high stress, anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and everyday memory lapses. While omega-3 fatty acids are known to support brain structure and signaling, evidence for their mental health effects remains inconsistent across populations.”
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Dr. Dominic D'Agostino on Developing a Well-Designed Ketogenic Diet and Harnessing its Benefits
“GABA has a calming effect on the brain, quieting overactive neurons and exerting anti-seizure and anti-anxiety effects. Studies in rodents have shown that ketones markedly increases GABA synthesis.”
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