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“To investigate creatine's effects on blood vessel health—specifically by measuring the ability of arteries and small blood vessels to increase in size to accommodate blood flow (known as endothelial function)—one study recruited 12 healthy men and women with an average age of 59 and supplemented them with creatine or a placebo for 28 days each.”
“Neurogenesis Whereas the early view of the mammalian central nervous system presumed that it was a static complex incapable of change, a growing body of evidence suggests that it retains its capacity for synaptic pruning – the process that eliminates extra neurons and synaptic connections and establishes new neural circuits to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions – throughout life.”
“Furthermore, while a higher dose of exercise (i.e., 300 minutes per week) was best for improving waist circumference, that same wasn't true for body fat percentage, which was reduced the most (2.1%) at 150 minutes per week, and body fat mass, which was reduced the most (2 kg or 4.4 lb) at 100 minutes per week of exercise.”
“Exercise–In All Forms—Reduces Depression and Anxiety For the latest study on exercise for depression and anxiety, researchers meta-analyzed a total of 26 randomized controlled trials that compared either aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, or combined training to a control intervention—usually a standard of care such as medication, CBT, counseling, or health education.”
“Practical ways to use short bouts Choose the version that matches the goal rather than forcing every short activity into one label: For a vigorous fitness stimulus Select a familiar movement such as stairs, a stationary bike, uphill walking, or a bodyweight circuit.”
“Brighter days can support cognition and function in older adults Whole-day lighting of approximately 1,000 lux produced model-based relative reductions of 5% in cognitive decline, 19% in depressive symptoms, and 53% in the increase in functional limitations, compared with customary lighting near 300 lux, in a cluster-randomized trial across 12 elder-care facilities.”
“However, a study involving more than 2,500 mentally healthy older adults found that a higher daily dietary magnesium intake (at least 407 milligrams) was linked to better overall brain function, primarily among non-Hispanic white females with adequate vitamin D status, underscoring the interdependence of the two nutrients.”
“Insulin resistance in the brain is implicated in Alzheimer’s disease and is one reason why some researchers refer to the condition as “Type 3 diabetes.” Melatonin has been shown to enhance beta-cell function (the beta-cells are insulin-producing cells in the pancreas) and reduce the burden of beta-amyloid plaques and tau hyperphosphorylation in the brain of diabetic rats.”
“Unlike chemicals that are rapidly eliminated in urine, some long-chain PFAS undergo biliary excretion and intestinal reabsorption, contributing to biological half-lives measured in years and the nickname “forever chemicals.” PFAS exposure may increase the risk of cancer, liver damage, and immune system impairment.”
“Just one month after their heart attack, participants assigned to 16:8 time-restricted eating experienced a 6.6% increase in a measure of their heart’s pumping efficiency known as left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) compared to a mere 1.5% increase in the regular diet group.”