My Integrative Self

12/13/2025

More than a decade ago several Tokyo train stations began installing calming blue LED lights on platforms. The idea came from psychological research suggesting that blue light may help reduce stress and promote a sense of calm in crowded public spaces. A study published in Japan examined stations that added blue lighting and recorded a significant decrease in su***de attempts over the following years. The decrease was measured at specific stations and reflects a local effect not a nationwide trend.
Experts say the lights may work by slowing impulsive behavior and improving momentary emotional regulation. Researchers also note that blue lighting is only one small part of larger ongoing prevention strategies which include staff training monitoring systems and social support programs. The findings highlight how environmental design can support public safety when used alongside wider mental health measures.
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12/10/2025

12/10/2025

For decades neuroscientists wondered how the brain clears away waste products since it lacks the classic lymphatic system found in the rest of the body. Work in mice and humans revealed a cleansing network called the glymphatic system that flushes cerebrospinal fluid through brain tissue and carries out metabolic byproducts including proteins linked to Alzheimer disease.
This flow is most active during deep slow wave sleep when brain cells slightly shrink and spaces between them widen which allows fluid to move more freely. Disrupted or shortened deep sleep appears to reduce this clearance which may help explain why chronic poor sleep is associated with higher risk of cognitive decline. The findings reinforce advice that high quality sleep is not a luxury but a basic form of brain maintenance supporting memory mood and long term neurological health.
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12/10/2025

12/09/2025

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12/08/2025

New research has identified distinct epigenetic signatures linked to an increased susceptibility to schizophrenia.

Read about the analysis via the link in the comments!

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

Your low-fat diet could be doing more harm than good.

When you eat foods high in saturated fats, they trigger the gallbladder to contract, releasing bile into the small intestine to aid digestion.

In contrast, low-fat diets reduce the frequency of gallbladder contractions, allowing bile to become stagnant and overly concentrated.

Support digestion by incorporating healthy saturated fats found in grass-fed meats, organic dairy, and olive, coconut, and avocado oil into your diet.