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“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.”
“When we engage in high-intensity exercise, our muscles become mini biochemical laboratories, synthesizing compounds like lactate and myokines that circulate throughout the body and travel to our organs, where they exert a variety of signaling effects, including the synthesis of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the brain.”
“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.”
“Time-restricted eating exploits the body's innate 24-hour patterns – the genetically encoded molecular clocks present in every cell, from the complex (liver cells) to the simple (hair follicles) – and provides the body an essential downtime where it can focus on DNA and cellular repair and restoration rather than digestion.”
“Run the longevity report to learn more about genetic polymorphisms influencing the expression of FOXO Background FOX proteins are named for a gene found in fruit flies that causes the insects to have forked structures on their heads (providing the "F") and a particular group of specialized genes – known as a "box" (providing the "OX").”
“If you focus on eating multiple protein-containing meals each day and are thoughtful about your sources, it's likely you'll meet daily protein needs and thrive, whether your goal is gaining more muscle or just staying strong into your later years.”
“Conclusions Lactobacillus reuteri has demonstrated a plethora of unique biological effects across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical research that seemingly converge on a few fundamental mechanisms, including strengthening the gut barrier and immune system, improving metabolism, and protecting infants from digestive diseases, among others.”
“In a recent double-blind placebo-controlled trial involving 27 healthy older adults (average age, 62 years) with at least one risk factor for diabetes, each of the study participants engaged in three 45-minute aerobic exercise training sessions per week for 12 weeks using a treadmill, stationary cycle, or elliptical machine.”