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Popping a Daily Multivitamin Could Prevent Cognitive Decline as we Age, Shows Third Study: Researchers found that those who took a daily multivitamin improved their memory and slowed cognitive aging by two years. The team from Mass General Brigham says their research “confirms consistent and statistically-significant benefits” of a daily multivitamin versus placebo for both memory and global cognition. “The meta-analysis of three separate cognition studies provides strong and […] The post Popping a Daily Multivitamin Could Prevent Cognitive Decline as we Age, Shows Third Study appeared first on Good News Network. https://lnkd.in/gSU8fFmX

Part 2: Results: Salivary BDNF levels were significantly higher in students with more depressive symptoms, whereas no significant differences were found for cortisol levels. When performing the binary logistic regression model, BDNF levels are included as a predictor variable for a high-depressive-symptoms burden (p < 0.05). Students with worse sleep quality on the Pittsburg Scale had higher cortisol levels (p < 0.05). The subdomains of sleep latency and sleep medication were those significantly associated with salivary cortisol levels in logistic regression analyses (OR = 15.150, p = 0.028). Sleep medication only appeared to be related to cortisol levels (OR = 185.142, p = 0.019). Perceived stress levels and anxiety symptoms were not associated with BDNF or cortisol levels. Conclusions: BDNF could play a key role in the pathophysiology of mood-related disorders, and elevation of its peripheral levels could contribute to protecting neurons from the development of mental illness. Higher salivary cortisol levels measured in the morning are accompanied by poorer sleep quality. More research is needed, focusing on salivary biomarkers of disorders related to depressive symptoms and poor sleep quality as a potential tool for the diagnosis and prevention of mental illness. Ballestar-Tarín ML, Ibáñez-Del Valle V, Mafla-España MA, Navarro-Martínez R, Cauli O. Salivary Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Cortisol Associated with Psychological Alterations in University Students. Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Feb 18;14(4):447. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14040447. PMID: 38396487; PMCID: PMC10887844. #Gesundheit #Bildung #Fuehrung #Coaching #Mindset #Motivation #Gehirn #Neuroscience #Psychologie #Persoenlichkeitsentwicklung #Kindheit #KeyNoteSpeaker #Humangenetik #Biochemie #Neuroleadership #Ernaehrung #Transformation #Stress #Demografie #Gender #Age #interkulturelleKompetenz #Epigenetik #Veraenderung #EmotionaleIntelligenz #Change #Gesellschaft #Organisationsentwicklung #Philosophie #Beratung # Quantum

Popping a Daily Multivitamin Could Prevent Cognitive Decline as we Age, Shows Third Study: Researchers found that those who took a daily multivitamin improved their memory and slowed cognitive aging by two years. The team from Mass General Brigham says their research “confirms consistent and statistically-significant benefits” of a daily multivitamin versus placebo for both memory and global cognition. “The meta-analysis of three separate cognition studies provides strong and […] The post Popping a Daily Multivitamin Could Prevent Cognitive Decline as we Age, Shows Third Study appeared first on Good News Network. https://lnkd.in/gvDD4wgk

The polyvagal theory proposes a three-pronged, hierarchical model of the autonomic nervous system and says that the vagus nerve plays a central role in coordinating a "social engagement system." The "theory" is a pseudoscientific fairy tale. There is no empirical support for these claims, and they contradict the current, well supported, cognitive science of predictive processing/active inference. The brain and body system is a model-based prediction machine. If you are scanning for safety or danger it's because in your past, you were taught to do so. If you don't reach for social engagement to soothe yourself, it's because in your history, social engagement was not soothing. #21stcenturybrainscience #predictiveprocessing #activeinference #theoryofconstructredemotion #somatictherapy #bodybasedtherapy #bioenergetics #bioenergeticanalysis #therapy #howemotionsaremade #psychology #iiba #se #somaticexperiencing #besselvanderkolk #bodykeepsthescore #lisafeldmanbarrett #traumatherapy #traumatruths #traumahealing #traumarecovery #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #polyvagaltheoryintherapy #porges #peterlevine https://lnkd.in/enP25zXx

The polyvagal theory proposes a three-pronged, hierarchical model of the autonomic nervous system and says that the vagus nerve plays a central role in coordinating a "social engagement system." The "theory" is a pseudoscientific fairy tale. There is no empirical support for these claims, and they contradict the current, well supported, cognitive science of predictive processing/active inference. The brain and body system is a model-based prediction machine. If you are scanning for safety or danger it's because in your past, you were taught to do so. If you don't reach for social engagement to soothe yourself, it's because in your history, social engagement was not soothing. #21stcenturybrainscience #predictiveprocessing #activeinference #theoryofconstructredemotion #somatictherapy #bodybasedtherapy #bioenergetics #bioenergeticanalysis #therapy #howemotionsaremade #psychology #iiba #se #somaticexperiencing #besselvanderkolk #bodykeepsthescore #lisafeldmanbarrett #traumatherapy #traumatruths #traumahealing #traumarecovery #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #polyvagaltheoryintherapy #porges #peterlevine https://lnkd.in/e8YVHyzQ

Let the AI + wellness + neuroscience research begin! Attention #MBSR and Mindful Leader colleagues. Check Project #IMPACT with Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Exciting news for chronic pain treatment! A new study is exploring the potential of artificial intelligence to shift chronic pain treatment from opioids to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). By utilizing machine learning to analyze extensive patient data, the study aims to predict which patients will benefit most from MBSR, which is a critical step towards personalized medicine. This groundbreaking research could revolutionize the way we approach chronic pain treatment and reduce the over-reliance on opioids. As colleagues in the field of MBSR and mindful leadership, this is a study we can't afford to miss. Check out Project #IMPACT with Worcester Polytechnic Institute to learn more.

Now you can get a Master's Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness, linking science and spirituality... in Canada! The University of Ottawa is launching a groundbreaking Master’s Degree (MA) in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies. This has been announced amidst growing research on the healing potential for psychedelic substances like LSD, Psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA in treating serious medical conditions. For example, researchers said U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans with brain injuries had improvements to their base-level cognitive functions as well as reductions in PTSD, depression and anxiety. Their psychedelic therapy involved a combination of ibogaine hydrochloride (from the ibaga plant) and 5-MeO-DMT (secreted by a toad). In 2021, Yale University researchers found that just one dose of Psilocybin promoted “immediate and lasting growth” across neural connections. This will be interesting to observe... thoughts? #psychedelics #neuroplasticity #consciousness #research #groundbreaking #research https://lnkd.in/en7nKFBe Also: https://lnkd.in/eNZ2rK6G

📣 We are thrilled to share that our recent study evaluating a novel multisensory experience for enhanced #interoception published in Scientific Reports has been featured in Neuroscience News: “Breathing Visualization Enhances Interoception and Mental Health” (see the first link in the comments). As well as several other media platforms. ➡ The study, led by our incredible graduate student Oran Goral explored a real-time translation of internal respiratory signals to external auditory and visual representations, and how it can enhance interoceptive sensibility. Interoception, the ability to perceive and interpret your own internal bodily signals and sensations is often impaired in psychiatric disorders such as depression, and in neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s). However, Improving interoception is linked to improvements in emotional regulation, mental health, and overall well-being. Traditional methods for improving interoception (like mindfulness training) while effective, can be challenging for individuals with already impaired interoceptive awareness. By creating an immersive multisensory experience which externalizes physiological cues for respiration, this study is the first to utilize a sensory substitution approach for improving interoception. Sensory substitution is the use of technology, to transduce sensory information from one sense to another, when the brain perceives the information through a different sensory modality. In this study, interoceptive respiration signals were conveyed through exteroceptive visual and auditory stimuli. 🧠 Users showed significant improvements in interoceptive sensibility (awareness of their internal bodily signals), and reported a heightened state of flow (a principle in positive psychology) indicating potential for applications in neuro-wellness and in mental health interventions. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore innovative solutions for enhancing human health! #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #Interoception #SensorySubstitution #ResearchInnovation #Wellbeing #BreathTraining #Physiology #MultisensoryIntegration #InteroceptiveAwareness #ContemplativePractices #NovelInterventions Amir Amedi Adi Snir Reichman University SciTechDaily EurekAlert!

Can stress diminish the benefits of cognitive reserve? New research explores this complex relationship, lick here to read the findings: https://hubs.la/Q02LxCqT0 #CognitiveReserve #Stress #MedicalResearch

Written by:-Sarani Samadhi Jayamanne Neuroscience is a field that surrounds the study of the nervous system, it includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves etc. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding the role of neuroscience in mental health issues. The historical context of the neuroscience behind mental health issues dates back to the early studies of the brain and nervous system. One of the key figures seen in this field is Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a Spanish neuroscientist who is considered the father of modern neuroscience. His work on the structure and function of the nervous system laid the foundation for our current understanding of how the brain works. Read the complete article by clicking on the link below... https://lnkd.in/eCQAsWr9