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A Mediterranean Diet May Alleviate Depression
In this 12-week randomized controlled trial completed by 72 young men, a Mediterranean diet alleviated clinical depression. Background...

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Nutrition Therapy For Quality Of Life In Older adults After Hospital Discharge
This randomized controlled trial found that hospitalized Icelandic older adults who were at nutritional risk after discharge had better...

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The Effect Of A Mindfulness Program On Temperament And Anxiety In Primary School Children
In this 8-week randomized controlled trial, a mindfulness intervention program improved attention, positive emotionality, and social...

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5 Common Nutritional Deficiencies in Mental Health Problems
Mental and physical health can be dramatically improved with a nutrient-dense, healthy diet. Many times, deficiency of essential vitamins...

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The Effect Of The MIND Diet On Cognitive Performance In Middle-Aged Women With Obesity
In this 3-month randomized controlled trial in middle-aged women with obesity, a calorie-restricted MIND diet (which emphasizes natural...

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Eating Fish May Improve Cognitive Function In Older Adults
Among older adults without cognitive problems, eating fatty fish (sardines and anchovies) led to a small improvement in cognitive...

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Keto For Parkinson’s Disease?
A 12-week ketogenic diet alleviated cognitive symptoms and anxiety in participants with Parkinson’s disease. Background Parkinson’s...

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Testing The Effect Of Fish Oil Supplementation In Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
In this randomized crossover trial, fish oil supplementation improved cognitive function and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...

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Fighting Stress, Fatigue, And Anxiety
A lot of people think food is pretty straightforward when it comes to improving how you feel. Just pick your favorite meal, maybe grab a...

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Are you Getting Enough Sleep?
Lower and higher amounts of total sleep time are associated with reduced cognitive performance in older individuals There may be a “sweet...

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Chocolate: The Other Food Group
Cocoa extract is a bitter mixture with a chocolate taste, made up of xanthine molecules (theobromine and caffeine) and procyanidins....

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Limit Sugar And Dairy To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been associated with cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Does high sugar intake, which...

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Grading Your Kid's Nutrition From C's To A's
My nephew, Scott, came to stay with me during his sixth-grade school year. His mother, my sister, a single mom had to make a tough...

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Grading Your Kid's Nutrition From C's To A's
My nephew, Scott, came to stay with me during his sixth-grade school year. His mother, my sister, a single mom had to make a tough...

Karen
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How Eating Better Can Make You Happier
A lot of people think food is pretty straightforward when it comes to improving how you feel. Just pick your favorite meal, maybe grab a...

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Ten Tips For Better Sleep
Sleep is important. It allows your body to recover, but also to perform vital metabolic processes — such as the cleanup of toxic proteins...

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How Eating Better Can Make You Happier
A lot of people think food is pretty straightforward when it comes to improving how you feel. Just pick your favorite meal, maybe grab a...

Karen
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Can Autism Be Helped By Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diets?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication and repetitive behavior...

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Low Vitamin D Levels Increase The Risk Of Maternal Depression
Background: Although low vitamin D is associated with depression, its effect on maternal depression (depression during or after...

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Here's Why Breakfast Really Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day
Kids who skip breakfast may skip out on key nutrients too! Background: Despite the recommendation that children and teens consume 20% of...

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