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“Sleep affects aspects of our mental and cognitive health. Not getting enough sleep triggers the onset of a "loneliness phenotype," driving people who are sleep-deprived to avoid social interaction. Poor sleep is also linked with many psychiatric disorders and hinders learning.”

“The mental-health branch centers on the kynurenine pathway. Endurance training increased skeletal-muscle kynurenine aminotransferase expression and circulating kynurenic acid in adults, supporting the capacity of trained muscle to shift kynurenine metabolism.”

“He also treats mental health as an equal pillar: one or sometimes two therapy sessions per week, journaling, and dialectical behavior therapy. Every element is explicitly his evolving routine and should not be read as a universal prescription.”

“Regulating the amount of light in our environment is crucial for a good night's sleep and a good mood the next day. Habits such as using blue light-emitting electronics close to bedtime can reduce melatonin production by as much as 20 percent, impairing sleep.”

“Cold temperature exposure combined with controlled breathing methods may have profound effects on health. Exposure to the cold has been shown to increase norepinephrine, which is useful in the treatment of ADHD and depression.”

“New research from The Global Mind Project indicates that delaying the age at which children first receive a portable electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet can have a substantial impact on their adult mental health.”

“Chronic stress impacts our mental and physical health. Stress increases levels of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which in turn, can increase a person's blood pressure and heart rate.”

“Tying Psilocybin's Anti-Aging Effects to Depression and Mental Health "By inducing positively valenced, and sometimes even life-altering, psychological experiences, psilocybin may leave "quantifiable marks at the molecular genetic and epigenetic level.".”

“Tim also tracks additional biomarkers including glucose level, hemoglobin A1c, sex hormones, and numerous other parameters. In this clip, Tim Ferriss describes the biomarkers that he tracks to fine-tune his health and mental well-being.”