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Government announces further delay to introduction of junk food BOGOFs
"We urge the Government to stand by the legislation and the timelines they have set out, and avoid any further harm to the nation’s health and the pressures on the NHS.â€
Dietary supplementation shown to improve nutrition biomarkers in study of older men
The findings suggest that supplementation may be a key tool to help people stay healthier as they age.
New data demonstrates potential role of probiotic supplementation in adults with major depressive disorder
"Non or partial response to antidepressants is a huge problem and this study is an important first step in exploring the therapeutic potential of probiotics as a treatment for depression."
Ultra-processed foods: bread may be considered one, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad
The most important issue might not be whether the bread is classed as ultra-processed or not - the levels of salt in shop-bought bread could be more of a problem.
Obesity impairs the brain's response to nutrients, suggests study
"We found that those with obesity released less dopamine in an area of the brain important for the motivational aspect of food intake compared to people with a healthy bodyweight. Dopamine is involved in the rewarding feelings of food intake,"
Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health – here’s what foods you can eat to get these benefits
The best way to get enough flavanols daily is by consuming a combination of different fruits and vegetables.
Is Integrative Psychiatry Going Mainstream?
Combining multiple, evidence-based therapeutic methods that include lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and medication, is key not only to promoting wellness but to treating conditions ranging from anxiety disorders to severe and persistent mental illnesses like schizophrenia.
That salad isn’t just good for your nutrition–it may help stave off depression
Growing evidence suggests consuming healthy foods and micronutrients fosters better mental health, while poor-quality diets diminish it.
Critical Brain Nutrients: Evidence that Current Dietary Advice Harms Mental Health – and Potential Solutions
World-renowned for his pioneering research into the role of dietary fats in brain health, Dr. Joseph R. Hibbeln presents compelling evidence (1) that current dietary advice is (inadvertently) harming brain health, by increasing the prevalence of key brain nutrient deficiencies, (2) that nutrition may help manage addiction and related mental health problems - including aggression and self-harm, and (3) summarises the best alternatives to fish and seafood for providing adequate intakes of critical brain nutrients.
Chemical found in common sweetener damages DNA
A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is "genotoxic," meaning it breaks up DNA.
Could low iron be making mental health symptoms worse?
"Iron supplements are inexpensive and can really make a significant impact in someone's mental health if they're deficient."
Low-flavanol diet drives age-related memory loss, large study finds
Dietary consumption of flavanols, a food constituent found in certain fruits and vegetables, can be etiologically linked to age-related memory decline.
Vitamin D alters developing neurons in the brain's dopamine circuit, finds study
Early alterations to dopamine neuron differentiation and function may be the neurodevelopmental origin of dopamine dysfunction later in adults who develop schizophrenia.
New study finds diet, in particular pro-inflammatory diet increases relapse rate for multiple sclerosis patients
"An anti-inflammatory diet can be an excellent complement to medications by promoting a less inflammatory environment. "
Taking a daily multivitamin appears to boost brains of adults over 60, but more study is needed
Multivitamin supplementation holds promise as a safe and accessible approach to maintaining cognitive health in older age.
A student's poor eating habits can lead to a lifetime of illness, says researcher
These findings underscore the importance of addressing obesity related eating behaviours in programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease among university students.
The Mediterranean diet: Good for your health and your wallet, says study
"This research shows how a Mediterranean diet can be a cost-effective option, letting people prioritize both their health and their pocket."
A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age
A randomized clinical trial found that higher-than-standard vitamin D3 supplementation in the first 2 years of life decreased children's risks for 'internalizing' mental health problems - anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal - at ages 6 to 8 years.
Eating too much ultra-processed food could induce depression
New research shows a link between diets high in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of depression
Study shows how human immune cells react to non-nutritive sweeteners
"Our results suggest that even an average non-nutritive sweetener intake can affect immune cells in the blood."
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