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• Rhonda Patrick

  “Depression — Articles, Videos, & Studies | FoundMyFitness”

  The new study involved 352 healthy adults living in Beijing, China, a city known for its high levels of air pollution and relatively homogeneous population. The investigators determined each participant’s genetic propensity for developing depression – referred to as a polygenic risk score – and tracked air quality near the participants' homes. Participants completed various mental tasks while undergoing brain scans. The scans revealed that people who were exposed to air pollution performed poorly on mental tasks. This effect was more pronounced among those who had a higher polygenic risk score for depression as well as those exposed to the highest levels of air pollution. The findings held true even after considering other factors, such as age, sex, and education, which can influence depression risk. These findings suggest that air pollution impairs neurocognitive function, especially among people genetically predisposed to depression. They also underscore public health efforts to ameliorate the harmful effects of pollution. Some evidence indicates that dietary components, such as omega-3 fatty acids and sulforaphane (a bioactive compound derived from broccoli), may negate some of the harmful effects of exposure to air pollution. Watch this clip in which Dr. Jed Fahey describes how sulforaphane provides protection from benzene, a carcinogenic compound present in air pollution. Link to study abstract. Learn more about depression in our overview article. Read more Whole-body hyperthermia improves aspects of mood. www.tandfonline.com Depression Sauna A growing body of evidence demonstrates that whole-body hyperthermia improves mood and reduces symptoms of depression. The devices used in many hyperthermia studies have not received FDA approval for investigations conducted in the United States, hindering research progress. Findings from a recent study suggest that a commercially available infrared sauna device induces whole-body hyperthermia and improves aspects of mood. Traditional saunas are typically wood-paneled rooms heated by infrared or conventional heaters. However, in recent years, single-person tent-like infrared saunas that spare the head from high temperatures have become popular due to their portability, ease of use, and relatively low cost. The study involved 25 physically and mentally healthy males and females (average age, 31 years). Participants completed one whole-body hyperthermia session in a Clearlight Sauna Dome until they achieved a core body temperature of 101.3°F (38.5°C) and maintained that temperature for two consecutive minutes. They remained in the sauna for a 30-minute cool-down period, with the heat turned off. Research staff provided the participants with water and applied cool cloths and ice to their head and neck throughout the sessions. Participants completed questionnaires about their mood and affect before the session and one week later.

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• Sleep Foundation

  “Sleep Advice, Mattress & Product Reviews | Sleep Foundation”

     Your browser does not support the video tag. Expert-Tested So You Wake Up Rested Our team of sleep experts puts every product we review through hands-on, in-depth testing—from edge support and ease of movement to pressure relief and temperature control—so you can make confident decisions and sleep better, night after night. Visit Our Test Lab Latest in Sleep ApneaInsomniaSnoringSleep AidsBaby Sleep Sleep Apnea Insomnia Snoring Sleep Aids Baby Sleep  

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