Nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors in the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia

LJ Dominguez, N Veronese, L Vernuccio, G Catanese… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Multiple factors combined are currently recognized as contributors to cognitive decline. The
main independent risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia is advanced age …

How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action

D Fancourt, H Aughterson, S Finn, E Walker… - The Lancet …, 2021 - thelancet.com
There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …

From “It Has Stopped Our Lives” to “Spending More Time Together Has Strengthened Bonds”: The Varied Experiences of Australian Families During COVID-19

S Evans, A Mikocka-Walus, A Klas, L Olive… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The present study uses a qualitative approach to understand the impact of COVID-19 on
family life. Australian parents of children aged 0–18 years were recruited via social media …

Resting-state fMRI functional connectivity and mindfulness in clinical and non-clinical contexts: A review and synthesis

I Sezer, DA Pizzagalli, MD Sacchet - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2022 - Elsevier
This review synthesizes relations between mindfulness and resting-state fMRI functional
connectivity of brain networks. Mindfulness is characterized by present-moment awareness …

A non-hallucinogenic LSD analog with therapeutic potential for mood disorders

V Lewis, EM Bonniwell, JK Lanham, A Ghaffari… - Cell reports, 2023 - cell.com
Hallucinations limit widespread therapeutic use of psychedelics as rapidly acting
antidepressants. Here we profiled the non-hallucinogenic lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) …

Understanding the relationships between physiological and psychosocial stress, cortisol and cognition

KA James, JI Stromin, N Steenkamp… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Stress is viewed as a state of real or perceived threat to homeostasis, the management of
which involves the endocrine, nervous, and immune systems. These systems work …

Targeting human glucocorticoid receptors in fear learning: a multiscale integrated approach to study functional connectivity

S Battaglia, C Di Fazio, M Mazzà, M Tamietto… - International journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fear extinction is a phenomenon that involves a gradual reduction in conditioned fear
responses through repeated exposure to fear-inducing cues. Functional brain connectivity …

Advancing urban mental health research: from complexity science to actionable targets for intervention

JM van der Wal, CD van Borkulo, MK Deserno… - The Lancet …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Urbanisation and common mental disorders (CMDs; ie, depressive, anxiety, and substance
use disorders) are increasing worldwide. In this Review, we discuss how urbanicity and risk …

Sensitive detection of sweat cortisol using an organic electrochemical transistor featuring nanostructured poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) derivatives in the channel …

J Aerathupalathu Janardhanan, YL Chen… - Analytical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
In this study, we examined the influence of functionalized poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(PEDOT) nanostructures decorated on the channel layer of an organic electrochemical …

In pursuit of healthy aging: effects of nutrition on brain function

TM Melzer, LM Manosso, S Yau, J Gil-Mohapel… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Consuming a balanced, nutritious diet is important for maintaining health, especially as
individuals age. Several studies suggest that consuming a diet rich in antioxidants and anti …