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Key points A poor gut microbiota can lead to a leaky gut and systemic inflammation. Inflammation affects the brain, causing depression, anxiety, and poor impulse control. This can lead to self-medication and multiple kinds of substance use disorders. It doesn’t have to be this…
Diets heavy in ultra-processed food are linked with increased morbidity and mortality, including increased risk for metabolic syndrome, obesity, and depression. Although many ultra-processed foods—soda, candy, energy bars, fruit-flavored yogurt, frozen pizza, and frozen meals—can satisfy cravings for sweet, fatty, salty foods, emerging research…
Several studies have added to the growing pile of evidence proving that lion’s mane mushroom can be very beneficial for people looking to boost brain health . Considered the world’s first “smart mushroom,” lion’s mane mushroom, also known by its scientific name Hericium erinceus,…
Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Radboudumc have developed an AI algorithm capable of predicting the effectiveness of antidepressants within just a week of treatment initiation. This promising technique employs brain scans coupled with clinical information to rapidly determine whether sertraline—one of the most commonly…
David Gyung/Shutterstock Life is busy. Parenting , work, hobbies, friends, problems, and pressure fill each day with more items on our to-do list than we can accomplish. Who has time for mindfulness meditation ? But as these pressures erode sleep, increase anxiety , turn…
by Nanjing University School of Life Sciences Challenging movement can improve anxiety more effectively by recruiting the hypothalamic-cerebellar orexinergic circuit which more strongly activates the cerebello-amygdalar glutamatergic monosynaptic projections. Credit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.01.007 “Only exercise can remove all kinds of doubts,” Goethe said….
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered a significant link between breathing patterns during sleep and the brain’s ability to consolidate memories. This finding, published in Nature Communications , sheds light on how the simple act of breathing might play a pivotal role in…
Key points Inflammation plays a critical role in aging and age-related diseases. The immune system has mechanisms for resolving inflammation that are impaired in elderly individuals. The brain is capable of sending an antiinflammatory signal to inflamed tissues and disrupted with aging. It has…
Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions. It is also a powerful anxiolytic. A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has produced a deeper understanding of…
In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective. The study, recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience , delves into the…
Write these down. Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images Looking for actionable ways to stay sharp, maximize your natural brain power, improve mental health, and prevent cognitive decline? Of course you are. The good habits and healthy mindsets we adopt right now really can help protect and…
Supplements derived from the fungus known as as lion’s mane (pictured above) and guayusa tea could help improve mood and cognitive function. Image credit: Alex Ratson/Getty Images. Guayusa and lion’s mane are two natural dietary supplements that may have health benefits. Usually taken as…
Illustration of microglial cells (in pink) interacting with neurons (in blue) Extreme mood changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease may be partially driven by brain inflammation , new research suggests. Historically, the prevailing theory for what causes Alzheimer’s disease was that a gradual buildup of…
In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , a team of researchers in the United States used non-human primate anxious temperament models to investigate the molecular mechanisms and neural systems underlying behavioral inhibition in humans, which is…
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The YM022-treated mice (diagram A, second from right) spent significantly more time in the social interaction zone (framed with a green line) than the control group when the aggressive mouse was placed in the acrylic cage. The findings indicate that the treated mice exhibited…
Advertisement A new study has revealed a potential link between oral contraceptive (OC) use and alterations in the brain structure of women that may influence emotions, anxiety, fear, decision-making and impulse control. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology , examined 139…
Advertisement For those experiencing anxiety and depression, lacing up their running shoes proves to be a better choice instead of taking drugs, according to a study. The May 15 study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that running as therapy for anxiety…
Amber Pearson has had a severe form of obsessive compulsive disorder since she was in high school. She would wash her hands so much they became raw and bled. Her bedtime routine easily took 45 minutes because it involved checking that all the doors…