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Newsweek.com
Eating fatty junk food for just four days can make memory cells in the hippocampus overactive and impair memory. This happens because fatty diets reduce glucose delivery to the brain and trigger a protein change that stresses neurons. Restoring brain glucose or using fasting after junk-food eating reversed the memory problems in mice, suggesting simple diet changes might help.
Psychiatrist.com
Researchers say the song "Weightless" by Marconi Union cut listeners' anxiety by about 65% and slowed heart rate and breathing. The band used slow tempo, entrainment, and nature sounds to promote relaxation. Experts agree music can help reduce stress but warn it may not work for everyone and needs more study.
Peloton.com
If TikTok is any indicator, tart cherry juice is the trendiest health drink on the block. Although more research is needed, a few small-scale studies have shown tart cherry juice can have an impact on sleep duration and quality, and that it might be modestly helpful for older adults struggling with insomnia.
