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09/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Nutritional psychiatry: Eat these foods to reduce depression

Results of a recent study show that changing your diet can significantly change your mood. This link between mood and diet falls under an emerging field of study referred to as nutritional psychiatry. The study, which was published in BMC Medicine, included 67 participants who all suffered moderate to severe depression. Each participant was given seven nutritional counseling […]

08/02/2018 / By Janine Acero

How sleep habits affect weight goals: Survey reveals the ideal sleep schedule for shedding pounds

Millions of adults are missing out on sleep, which leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits – such as excessive eating – in turn leading to a plethora of adverse health effects. A new survey reveals that a good night’s sleep, partnered with good eating habits, are the keys to successfully shedding those unwanted pounds and avoiding […]

06/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The effects of peer influence on dieting behavior: If your friends eat junk, most likely you will too

Your friends influence what you eat, according to a new study. Researchers say that if your friends eat unhealthily, most likely you will too. This is because human social networks greatly influence lifestyle choices. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) came up with a comprehensive algorithm that evaluated the effect of peer influence on […]

06/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How does your level of physical fitness affect your marriage?

Not all couples discuss their physical fitness, especially since it may cause disagreements. However, this can be bad for your relationship because fitness is more than just looking good in a bathing suit or having abs. If you wait until the other person becomes too unhealthy before you start discussing their fitness, it may be […]

05/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Clinical trials prove that antioxidants and amino acid supplements can treat psychosis

Researchers have found that antioxidant and amino acid supplementation can treat psychosis. The article, published in the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry, also indicated that these nutrient-based compounds could be used as an adjunctive treatment in first episode psychosis by reducing its symptoms. In a systematic review, researchers at Western Syndey University’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine […]

05/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Speak to yourself nicely: People who say they are sickly are more likely to be, even if they’re physically active

It’s time to stop being too hard on yourself. According to a study, your perception of your fitness, especially compared to your peers, may affect your actual physical health. The study, which was led by researchers from Stanford University, had determined that individuals who believe they’re not as active as people who are the same age could be […]

04/22/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Cure your depression by making these simple dietary changes

The sun is out. The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. So you can’t explain why you’re feeling low. Something just isn’t right. It could be the food you’re eating. May Simpkin, a leading nutritionist in the United Kingdom, says people who consume a lot of processed foods and sugar are more prone to […]

04/19/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Brain-gut connection determines how we respond to stressful situations… junk food makes for a junk mind

“You are what you eat” might be an overused phrase, but there’s quite a bit of truth to it, particularly when it comes to your brain. According to a paper published in the journal Physiology, the signals from your gut to your brain have a strong influence on your behaviors and emotions, especially during threatening […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Science confirms that a diet of vegetables, fruit, whole grains is good for body and mind

Depression is common in older adults, and even more so in people who have memory problems, vascular conditions – such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol – or people who previously have had a stroke. Earlier scientific literature, however, has shown that healthy lifestyle changes are associated with lower depression rates. A study led by researchers […]

02/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Research confirms: Eating a variety of REAL food and staying physically active is the key to lasting brain health

Keeping your brain healthy well into old age can be difficult. But with the right combination of dietary and lifestyle choices, it’s completely manageable and feasible. That’s what a team of researchers from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) has put forth in their report titled Brain Food: GCBH Recommendations on Nourishing Your Brain Health. What […]

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