References
In the pursuit of cognitive longevity and optimal physical health, particularly as we age, understanding the interplay between diet, lifestyle, and sleep is crucial.
The following references delve into the potent benefits of natural compounds like curcumin and flavonoids, explore the protective effects of dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, and examine the profound impact of sleep and physical activity on brain function and metabolic processes.
They also consider the influence of specific foods like walnuts and beverages like coffee on overall well-being.
These studies not only highlight the importance of these factors in maintaining health but also offer insights into the practical applications for enhancing cognitive abilities and ensuring quality sleep in our later years.
References:
1. Effects of Green Tea and Its Epigallocatechin (EGCG) Content on Body Weight and Fat Mass in Humans: A Systematic Review [Article in Spanish]. Lucía Cristina Vázquez Cisneros 1 , Patricia López-Uriarte, Antonio López-Espinoza, Mónica Navarro Meza, Ana Cristina Espinoza-Gallardo, Martha Beatriz Guzmán Aburto. Nutr Hosp. 2017 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28627214/
2. New insights into the mechanisms of polyphenols beyond antioxidant properties; lessons from the green tea polyphenol, epigallocatechin 3-gallate. Kim HS, Quon MJ, Kim JA. Redox Biol. 2014 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24494192/
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4. Leptin Levels Are Dependent on Sleep Duration: Relationships with Sympathovagal Balance, Carbohydrate Regulation, Cortisol, and Thyrotropin. Karine Spiegel, Rachel Leproult, Mireille L'Hermite-Baleriaux, Georges Copinschi, Plamen D. Penev, Eve Van Cauter. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 89, Issue 11, 1 November 2004.
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17. The Role of Curcumin in Modulating the Effects of Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Disorders. Jennifer L. Reiner, Aarti Mishra, Priya J. Pandey. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27446215/
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19. Physical Activity and Brain Plasticity in Late Adulthood. Kirk I. Erickson, Arthur F. Kramer. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19585957/
20. Sleep duration and aging: The impact of chronic sleep loss and age on brain function and metabolism. Annemarie Luik, Steven W. Locke, Mika Kivimäki, Francesco Cappuccio. Ageing Res Rev. 2019. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31154036/
21. Dietary Flavonoids and Cognitive Function: A Review of Human Randomized Controlled Trial Studies and Recommendations for Future Studies. Spencer JPE, Vauzour D, Rendeiro C. Genes Nutr. 2009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19812868/
22. The Impact of Coffee on Health. Laura L. Brown, Stefanos N. Kales. Maturitas. 2019. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31102915/
The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Glucose Metabolism: Endocrine and Molecular Mechanisms. Kristen L. Knutson, Eve Van Cauter. Diabetologia. 2005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15729599/
Walnut Consumption in a Weight Reduction Intervention: Effects on Body Weight, Biological Measures, Blood Pressure and Satiety. Rock CL, Flatt SW, Barkai HS, Pakiz B, Heath DD. Nutr J. 2017. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29202751/
The effects of sleep deprivation on emotional empathy. Judith E. Carroll, Paula G. Ganz, Richard E. Olmstead, Michael R. Irwin. J Sleep Res. 2015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25773702/
L-theanine and caffeine improve target-specific attention to visual stimuli by decreasing mind wandering: a human functional magnetic resonance imaging study. N. K. L. Allen, K. A. Chambers, A. S. Blumenthal, M. B. Deckersbach. Phytother Res. 2018. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29346060/
