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This 2022 review looks at studies linking stress, inflammation, and changes in the amygdala to depression and anxiety. It says stress can trigger inflammation in the body and brain, that inflammation can change neurons and circuits in the amygdala, and that these changes are linked to depression- and anxiety-like signs…
This systematic review examined human studies of plant-derived nootropics across six cognitive domains. It included 256 papers published from January 2000 to November 2021 found via PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus. The review reports that Ginkgo biloba was most relevant for perceptual and motor functions, Bacopa monnieri improved language, learning and…
