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09/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The profound effect working night shifts can have on your body

If you’ve ever worked night shifts, you don’t need to see any scientific studies to know that it’s bad for your health as well as your mood. However, a new study has shown just how much working these unnatural hours can impact your body. In a study carried out by researchers from Washington State University, […]

07/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Memory and the microbiome: Scientists are discovering more and more ways gut health relates to brain health

Among those involved in psychiatric and neurological studies, little thought has been given to a potential relationship between the central nervous system and microorganisms. This in spite of the decades’-worth of information, which includes a potential link between the gut microbiome and behaviors and diseases of the brain. But new research presented at the 2018 […]

06/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Taking probiotics can reduce symptoms of depression

Depression is becoming all too common, and so, too, are antidepressants. In today’s instant-gratification-obsessed world, doctors and patients alike are tempted by the lure of a “quick fix” like a drug that can tackle this serious problem. Unfortunately, antidepressants aren’t terribly effective, and the side effects can be even worse than depression itself. That doesn’t […]

06/20/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The compelling link between food and mood: Eating real food plays a significant role in how mentally healthy you are

Across all the literature and studies on the potential link between mental health and one’s diet, experts agree that cutting down on inflammatory foods is a sure-fire way to feel better. The effects can be likened to the domino effect; with healthier food improving physical function, which in turn boosts mental health. Unsurprisingly, this strengthened […]

06/08/2018 / By Janine Acero

Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health

You may have heard before that your stomach is home to trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms help break down the food you eat and have a lot to do with the quality of your overall health. But did you know that the state of your gut can impact the state of your mind, and in turn may affect your […]

12/13/2017 / By Janine Acero

Do you get enough whole grains? Eat more to lose weight, feel fuller longer, reduce inflammation

A comprehensive study reveals evidence of the beneficial properties of substituting whole grains to refined grain diets – such as losing weight and reducing inflammation – particularly among overweight people who are most at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes. Researchers from the National Food Institute worked together with the Department of Nutrition, […]

12/12/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

New research finds that MS, the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, may be triggered by an imbalance in gut flora

Intestinal flora may be the key to understanding how multiple sclerosis develops. Previous assumptions held that MS was a mostly genetic problem, prompting physicians to closely examine DNA. New research, however, has shown that autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, are brought about by a combination of environmental and genetic factors, the catalyst of which […]

11/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Predicting Alzheimer’s: Major inflammation in your 40s puts you at high risk, making the case for improving lifestyle habits

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland found that extreme inflammation – which can be caused in middle age by weight gain and high blood pressure or diabetes – could be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease. When the scientists observed 1,633 people between the ages of 45 and 65 who were given […]

11/15/2017 / By Janine Acero

Two sides of the same coin: High fat diets cause anxiety and stress causes digestion problems

A new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals that digestive microorganisms change behavior when the host is under stress. BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology Laura Bridgewater used male and female mice for the study experiment. She found that when the female mice were exposed to mild stress, their gut microbiota (microscopic organisms […]

11/15/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Pregnant women can reduce their risk of post-partum depression by half with probiotics

A new study suggests that probiotics can reduce the risk of postpartum depression in pregnant women by about 50 percent, according to a report by NutraIngredients-USA.com. Researchers at the University of Auckland and the University of Otago analyzed the relationship between Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and postpartum depression and anxiety in women. They conducted an experiment […]

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