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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
05/28/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Behind burnout: Brain scans reveal how long work hours can rewire your brain
Working ?52 hours/week correlates with enlarged brain regions linked to cognition and emotion. Overwork increases risks of heart disease, diabetes and sleep disruption, affecting global public health. Structural brain changes may indicate compensatory neural responses to chronic stress. Employers and individuals must prioritize work-life balance to mitigate neurobiological harm. Future research is critical to determine […]
05/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The mouth-brain connection: Could dental health guard against dementia (and vice versa)?
Harmful oral bacteria (e.g., Porphyromonas gingivalis) from gum disease can enter the bloodstream, causing brain inflammation and contributing to Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. The oral microbiome influences brain health, with beneficial bacteria (e.g., Neisseria) supporting nitric oxide production, while harmful species disrupt brain function. Studies link gum disease to hippocampal atrophy and white matter damage, […]
05/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Sitting too much? New study reveals even exercise can’t fully offset brain shrinkage risk
Prolonged sitting (13+ hours/day) leads to brain shrinkage, particularly in memory-related areas like the hippocampus, even in those who exercise regularly. MRI scans show cognitive decline in inactive individuals, regardless of meeting CDC exercise guidelines. People with the APOE-?4 gene (linked to Alzheimer’s) experience faster brain volume loss in decision-making and sensory regions due to […]
05/13/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Gut microbiome’s role in stress resilience emerges as key focus in mental health research
The gut microbiome influences mental resilience through the gut-brain axis, with resilient individuals showing distinct microbial activity (e.g., anti-inflammatory metabolites) and enhanced brain structures that regulate stress responses. Beneficial gut bacteria produce serotonin and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which strengthen gut barrier function, reduce inflammation and stabilize mood — key factors in stress […]
05/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Magnesium: A potential breakthrough in managing fibromyalgia and migraines – new studies offer hope
A 2022 clinical trial found magnesium supplementation reduced pain and stress in fibromyalgia patients, particularly those with moderate stress levels. Magnesium regulates nerve function, muscle relaxation and ATP production, addressing key symptoms. While overall stress reduction was modest, a subgroup saw pain scores drop from 5.7 to 5.1 (on a 10-point scale). However, magnesium did […]
05/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
RFK Jr. shatters mainstream narratives on measles, sparks heated debate on vaccines and autism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. redirects attention from measles outbreaks to rising autism rates, criticizing media bias. He claims 100,000 annual autism cases (1 in 31 children) dwarf measles’ impact (4 deaths in 20 years). Kennedy’s stance is fueled by personal tragedy (his nephew’s death from an experimental drug) and parent testimonies linking vaccines to autism. […]
04/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Late nights and short sleep: New study links teen sleep biotypes to brain development
A study in Cell Reports reveals that teens who sleep earlier and longer (Biotype 3) exhibit stronger brain connectivity, better cognitive performance and larger hippocampus volumes compared to those with late, short sleep (Biotype 1), highlighting sleep’s critical role in adolescent brain development. Poor sleep habits correlate with lower test scores in memory and problem-solving, […]
04/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Ultra-processed foods and poor sleep: Breaking the link through dietary choices
A 2024 study found that people consuming high levels of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face a 53% increased risk of insomnia, with a 2023 Harvard study linking UPFs to reduced deep sleep. UPFs lack sleep-supporting nutrients like tryptophan, fiber, magnesium and antioxidants, while additives (e.g., artificial sweeteners, BPA) interfere with metabolic and hormonal regulation. Poor sleep […]
04/24/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Flaws in landmark vaccine study spark renewed autism-link debate
The JAMA Pediatrics study relied on nine prior studies, including two review articles by CDC scientist William Thompson—who admitted to omitting data linking vaccines to autism—and a fraudulent study by Poul Thorsen, later indicted for embezzlement. Multiple cited studies were debunked or retracted. Advocates like Steve Kirsch cite parent-reported surveys showing a dose-response relationship between […]
04/18/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Autism rates reach 1-in-31 as HHS Secretary Kennedy warns of “unprecedented crisis”
The CDC reports autism now affects 1 in 31 U.S. children by age 8 (up from 1 in 36 in 2020) — a 16% increase — with boys and California showing the highest rates. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls it an “unprecedented epidemic.” Kennedy pushes to investigate vaccines as a potential environmental trigger […]
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