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The study in mice showed that not only does dopamine release rise during these short periods without sleep, but the brain also rewires itself, enhancing synaptic plasticity for several days. https://t.co/WScf9qEwDe

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An early sign of #Alzheimer’s is a metabolic increase in the brain’s hippocampus.
Before the familiar brain plaques of Alzheimer’s appear, there are observable metabolic changes. https://t.co/66i2zYLlzy

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The recommendations are based upon an evolutionary perspective in which anything that was not part of our evolutionary past should be viewed with healthy skepticism. https://t.co/F0yLr2FKXc

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“brain autopsy study, discovered significant vascular and white matter damage in women who experienced intimate partner violence. Unlike in male contact sports athletes, no evidence of #CTE was detected”. https://t.co/KaZKt0diST

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Summary: Stress, a reaction to demands, isn’t universally negative; it has its benefits. The positive side, eustress, can foster well-being and resilience. https://t.co/ZeNrM4N6Mg

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Participants felt less pain when listening to their favorite music compared to unfamiliar relaxing tunes or silence. The emotional themes of the music also played a pivotal role, with “moving or bittersweet” songs proving the most effective. https://t.co/KvImqlKbvu

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Mice with a certain genetic mutation exposed to #THC showed a 33% higher reduction in microglia in the brain’s prefrontal cortex compared to normal mice. https://t.co/mW0l0pYVnA

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Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms https://t.co/FrPCG8tB3C

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“Memories…(are) formed by the enhancement of neural connections, which are strengthened by the repeated activation... The findings of the present study, which were based on both real-life observations and model-based analysis, support this”. https://t.co/tGr9N5hGLD

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Running and SSRIs both ease #depression/#anxiety equally, but running also boosts physical health! Adherence is key, with 52% sticking to exercise vs. 82% with meds. Offering treatment choices reveals a preference for exercise.
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People with Asian gene variants that are linked to Parkinson’s disease, and who regularly drink tea or coffee containing caffeine have a four to eight times lower risk of getting the condition compared to non-caffeine drinkers who carry the PD genes https://t.co/gIaKaVqxea

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The claustrum acts as an attention-regulating hub where acetylcholine and GABA toggle the transfer of brain information.
This discovery might lead to enhanced treatments for attention disorders like #ADHD and #depression. https://t.co/FsCoL8KjdX

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After adjusting for various demographics and lifestyle characteristics, dementia risk began to surge after 10 hours of daily sedentary time. https://t.co/0fPojyZiF6

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7 key lifestyle habits were identified that reduce the risk of depression: moderate alcohol consumption, healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep, no smoking, low sedentary behaviour, and frequent social connection. https://t.co/YBjKNPWyPy

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Two meta-analyses suggest physical #exercise is an effective tool in treating #ADHD https://t.co/9RHE2dX6QR

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TechStress: Building Healthier Computer Habits, which provides pragmatic tips how to stay healthy while using computers, cellphone or other digital devices. https://t.co/92hvBfPKXO

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“The research, based on data from 350,000 individuals from the UK Biobank, shows that smoking increases the risk of hospitalization for mental illness by 250%.” https://t.co/OzIZHvTFL4

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“In dating and marriage, we share experiences, friends, and social events with our significant others. Research shows that our social circles have a significant influence on #alcoholism”. https://t.co/MesmRY1uDi

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OSA’s effects are so profound that having severe OSA was found to be equivalent to aging an additional ten years. https://t.co/JoyZGQFE5f

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Time-restricted feeding [for 14 hours] in #Alzheimer’s disease mice improved memory and reduced amyloid protein buildup in the #brain. https://t.co/pY5lhZnPHB