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“The review drew on data from 13 randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that provided zinc for at least five consecutive days as a therapy for colds and two trials that provided zinc for at least five months as a measure to prevent colds.”

“The eyes' ability to adjust to changes in illumination, referred to as light and dark adaptation, varies between individuals. Dark adaptation, in particular, is critical to survival in low light and is responsible for what is commonly referred to as "night vision."”

“A recent study found that deep sleep enhances left ventricular function – how well the heart's left ventricle pumps blood throughout the body with each heartbeat. Researchers recruited 18 healthy adult males to participate in a sleep study.”

“A recent study found that supplementing the diets of lactating women with flaxseed oil altered the levels of some omega-3 fatty acids in breast milk, plasma, and red blood cells but not DHA. The study involved seven lactating women who consumed 20 grams of flaxseed oil daily for four weeks.”

“Premature ovarian insufficiency – a condition in which the ovaries fail earlier than usual – affects more than 3.5 percent of females worldwide, often due to genetics, autoimmune disorders, or exposure to certain drugs, such as those used in chemotherapy.”

“- Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. The episode closes with a framework from Brooks's work on the second half of life: jump, serve, worship, and connect, a framework he outlines in one of his earlier books, From Strength to Strength: "Jump" means proactively building the next thing, especially during liminal periods or unwelcome change, which Brooks sees as fertile ground for creativity.”

“When exercisers completed an acute bout of high-intensity exercise one-half hour to four hours before bedtime, their rapid eye movement sleep decreased, compared with non-exercisers, but no other significant sleep changes occurred.”

“The randomized controlled study involved 362 children between the ages of seven and nine years who had below-average reading skills, with most of the children reading at levels about 18 months younger than their chronological ages.”

“The authors reported significant alterations in metabolites related to vitamin, amino acid, and neurotransmitter metabolism in mice whose microbiota had been depleted with antibiotics.”

“Hydrogen sulfide is a naturally occurring gas, notable for its strong odor of rotten eggs. Exposure to hydrogen sulfide can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system. Hydrogen sulfide is also produced in the body's tissues.”