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Columbia University study on depression and neurogenesis

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Latest: Depression disrupts new neuron formation in the hippocampus

Research led by Columbia University and published in Nature Medicine indicates that major depressive disorder (MDD) is linked to stalled neurogenesis in the hippocampus. By analyzing approximately 500,000 brain cells, re

Cardiovascular health and cholesterol management

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Exercise and lifestyle strategies for managing cholesterol

Medical discussions regarding cardiovascular health focus on the management of cholesterol and triglycerides through clinical and lifestyle interventions. Clinical perspectives highlight the importance of balancing Low-

Reduced sleep linked to weight gain

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Reduced Sleep Linked to Weight Gain and Hormone Changes in New Study

A Columbia University study of 95 adults at risk for cardiometabolic disease found that cutting nightly sleep by about 90 minutes for six weeks led to an average weight gain of roughly 0.5 kg and a modest increase in wai

Sleep loss fuels modest weight gain; long naps raise risk

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Latest: Columbia University study links short sleep to modest weight gain

Mid‑2026 evidence continues to link a nightly loss of roughly 80–90 minutes for six weeks to modest weight gain (≈0.45 kg) and a 0.5 cm increase in waist circumference. Hormonal shifts—lower leptin, higher ghrelin, corti