Gene-editing therapies for the nervous system require further studies before human trials, according to Stanford adjunct professor Karoly Nikolich, following recent patient deaths in experimental treatments.
Experts identify common causes of fatigue and poor sleep, including high CO2 levels in bedrooms, low creatine stores, insufficient daylight exposure, lack of fibre, and late-night eating, offering simple lifestyle adjustments to improve energy and rest.
A Yale University study, published in Cell, uncovered a small network of neurons within the heart, the intrinsic cardiac nervous system. This network, acting as a local command center, regulates heartbeats and protects the organ during stress, with Npy+ neurons controlling heart rate and Ddah1+ neurons providing stress protection.
Yoga may help maintain testosterone levels by reducing stress and improving sleep, according to growing research. While not a direct synthesizer of testosterone, yoga's benefits on cortisol, sleep quality, abdominal fat, and insulin sensitivity can indirectly support hormonal health. It's considered a complementary practice alongside exercise, diet, and sleep for overall hormonal well-being.
Monica Lewinsky, now a contributing editor and podcast host, avoids news alerts due to past scandals. She uses technology mindfully, with an iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Air, and manages impulse control through her drafts folder, prioritizing necessary phone use over social media scrolling.
Nutritionist Chen Pei-chun suggests that long-term stress can keep the sympathetic nervous system overactive. Consuming foods like dark chocolate, eggs, whole grains, milk, and tofu can help relax the nervous system and stabilize emotions. She recommends magnesium-rich foods like dark chocolate and nuts, B-group vitamins from eggs and whole grains, and tryptophan from bananas and milk to aid in relaxation.
