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·April 25, 2022·4 min read

Being In Nature: Good for Mind, Body and Nutrition

Connectedness to nature not only improves mental and physical health, it also influences dietary choices and fruit and vegetable intake.

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·April 25, 2022·4 min read

Humans Possess Surprising Nutritional Intelligence

Researchers say food choices may be influenced by nutritional requirements rather than calories.

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·December 30, 2021·5 min read

Battle of the Sexes Begins in Womb as Father and Mother’s Genes Tussle Over Nutrition

The father's genes drive a fetus' demand for larger blood vessels and more nutrients, while maternal genes in the placenta try to take control over how much nourishment the mother provides.

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·November 4, 2021·7 min read

How Our Brain Uses Nutritional State to Regulate Growth and Age at Puberty

A new study reveals how a receptor in the brain called MC3R detects nutritional states in the body and regulates both growth rate and the timing of puberty.

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·March 3, 2021·5 min read

Custom Diets Are Essential to Mental Health

Dietary and lifestyle changes could be key to reducing risks for psychiatric disorders and improving overall mental health.

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·February 3, 2021·5 min read

Experiences of PTSD Linked to Nutritional Health

Researchers have identified a novel link between dietary nutrition and an increased risk of PTSD. Increased consumption of pastries, chocolate, pulses, and nuts on a daily basis increased PTSD risk. However, consuming two to three sources of fiber daily decreased the risk.

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·January 3, 2020·3 min read

Kids three times as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food

Children aged between 10-12 were almost three times as likely to make healthier eating decisions after watching cooking shows that featured healthy foods.

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·November 12, 2019·5 min read

Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older adults

Poor nutrition was linked to an increased risk of depression in middle-aged and older adults. Men who consume higher levels of fat and lower levels of omega-3 were more prone to depression. A diet low in fruits and vegetables was also associated with increased depression risks.

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·September 1, 2019·3 min read

Vegan and Plant-Based Diets Worsen Brain Health

Eating a vegan or plant-based diet can be bad for your brain health, especially if you already have a low choline intake, researchers report.

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·August 26, 2019·4 min read

From cradle to grave: Postnatal overnutrition linked to aging

Islets of Langerhans in overnourished infant mice showed epigenetic profiles resembling those of much older mice.

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·June 21, 2019·5 min read

Supplements for brain health show no benefit

Supplements marketed to promote 'brain health' often overstate the products' benefits and do little-to-nothing to improve the aging brain. Researchers investigate the hidden dangers and false claims behind these products, which are highly profitable for manufacturers, but not so beneficial for consumers.