Search results for mental health

“Prolonged stress can promote continued strain on the body, contributing to serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other illnesses, including mental disorders such as depression or anxiety.”

“This comprehensive review presents evidence demonstrating that combining exercise (aerobic and resistance training) with polyphenol supplementation (crocin, curcumin, and quercetin) improves mood, reduces anxiety, enhances cognitive function, and supports mental health more effectively than either intervention alone, through mechanisms such as neurogenesis, neurotransmitter modulation…”

“These results are the first to show an association between low alpha-diversity and loneliness. Although the researchers found no association between low alpha-diversity and poor mental and physical health in this study, future studies are needed to explore this relationship further.”

“FTA: > The importance of nutrition for maintaining mental health has been highlighted by recent research. The human brain needs an adequate intake of key nutrients, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, essential amino acids, B-group vitamins (B12 and folate), vitamin D and minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron.”

“(Note: if you are looking to experiment with beetroot supplements, be aware of beeturia—a harmless condition where the urine turns red or pink after eating beets or beetroot-colored foods). Recovery Supplements Glutamine Dr. Galpin uses glutamine primarily for immune support, gut health, and recovery, rather than for muscle building.”

“I recently interviewed Dr. Charles Raison, MD, on the important role that lifestyle and particularly inflammation may have on influencing mood disorders and how a multidisciplinary approach that addresses various lifestyle habits including diet, exercise, sauna, hot yoga, meditation etc. may be a good way to improve mental health.”

“Research has shown that bathing in hot springs improves mental health and reduces stress. Other research has shown that hot water bathing before bedtime promotes faster sleep onset and better sleep quality, which could reduce the risk of developing hypertension.”

“Dietary choices affect not only physical health but also mental well-being. While many studies link healthy eating patterns to lower rates of depression, most focus on idealized diets and overlook the various ways people alter their eating habits in everyday life.”

“These findings suggest that neuronal activity induced by an acute stressor can drive stem cell loss and illustrate how overall mental and physical health influence stem cell health. Link to study abstract. Listen to this podcast about buffering the negative effects of stress with meditation.”

“The inability to remove old thoughts from working memory is a characteristic of many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.”