Just using a 30-second PubMed search here to slap together a some research to support my hypothesis that the best treatment for a rough life is a routine application of rigorous dance parties. (A combination of Iggy Pop and Devo is highly recommended, as jumping around is excellent for one's overall health.)
I'd need a few dozen more relevant articles if I was conducting some proper scientific research, but I'm just a blogger taking a quick break at work.
Because PubMed rocks, this article is available for free to anyone:
Lafenêtre P., Leske O., Ma-Högemeie Z., Haghikia A., Bichler Z., Wahle P., Heumann R. (2010). Exercise can rescue recognition memory impairment in a model with reduced adult hippocampal neurogenesis. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 3 1-9.
A brief aside:
1. I love how in science, titles are usually run-on sentences.
2. Regarding my APA citation style: I'm not sure if the pagination is just for the article or for the whole issue, but this isn't a school assignment so I'll be a little sloppy and not double-check. If this crossed your mind too, you are a nerd. Welcome, nerd brethren. Let us be friends.
So it's been said, that nasty hippocampal density reduction and its oft correlated memory impairment--brain damage which other research indicates can be caused by having a depressing and painful life--seems to be well-treated through the judicious application of a regular regimen of aerobic exercise.
(Yes, it's also sloppy that I didn't cite studies that support THIS famous hypothesis more thoroughly. It's OK. This is only a fashion blog about shopping. Use PubMed and Google Scholar to look it up yourself.)
My interpretation of this scientific research? DANCE!!! Fortune favors those who shake what they got, particularly those with a history of depression, anxiety and/or PTSD. Who knew house parties and mosh pits could be so therapeutic?
That is all for now.
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