A recent study published in Cell Metabolism sheds new light on the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on the body’s internal clocks, particularly the circadian rhythm, which governs our sleep-wake cycle. Conducted on mice, the study found that time-restricted eating—where food intake is limited to a specific window—can synchronize the circadian rhythms across various organs, […]
A growing body of research underscores the importance of lifestyle in preventing cognitive decline. Renowned neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D., author of The End of Alzheimer’s, shares surprising factors that can significantly impact brain health, as discussed in a recent mindbodygreen podcast. First, Bredesen emphasizes the critical role of the oral microbiome. While the gut microbiome
Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to improve physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. A new trend, the “awe walk,” offers a fresh take on this daily activity, encouraging walkers to find inspiration and wonder in their surroundings. Popularized by recent research from UC Berkeley, the awe walk encourages participants to shift their
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan Nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago, a new study shows. But that sharp rise may have more to do with better public awareness, more detailed medical records and Medicare billing practices
Iowa State University Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to two new studies led by researchers at Iowa State University. “A lot of previous research on the effects of exercise on mental health, in general, have used very
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), sometimes referred to as a “pacemaker for the brain,” involves a stimulator device that is implanted under the skin in the chest, with a wire that is wound around the vagus nerve in the neck. It helps prevent seizures by sending regular,
Elsevier Children of mothers with clinical depression are at three times greater risk to develop depression themselves than are their low-risk peers. Researchers are working to understand the neural underpinnings of the risk, and some studies have shown altered brain processing of reward in at-risk children as young as 6. An outstanding question remains as
University of Essex Fans of ASMR videos are more likely to be sensitive to their surroundings and feelings, University of Essex research has revealed. ASMR, which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, has swept the internet with millions watching viral clips of whispered voices, delicate hand movements or tapping. Mysteriously only some people feel this
University College London The researchers set out to see if there had been an increase in the numbers of older people who were reporting their first concerns about memory loss or cognitive decline to their doctor and what their chances of developing dementia were after consultation. The study, published today in Clinical Epidemiology, looked at
