According to a new research study, eating two ounces of walnuts a day for 16 weeks improved self-reported mental health indicators in undergraduate university students. It was also protective against the negative effects of academic stress and improved long-term sleep quality. University life can be incredibly stressful, with 8 out of 10 students reporting regular bouts of stress and 61% seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, or other issues.[1] A new research study found that eating two ounces of walnuts a […]
brain
A new study finds that across different races and ethnicities, the metabolites from healthier diets may help protect brain health. Diet is an important source of many metabolites, which can be markers of various aspects of our health. Past research has found that certain metabolites — including lipids, amino acids, and steroids — are linked with cognitive decline and dementia. New research from investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has further confirmed what is already known about the link between […]
Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. The brain is the body’s most vital organ. It commands everything from blinking to thinking, houses your memories and triggers emotions. Experts have discovered a lot about how the brain works. For example, we now know we can grow new brain cells throughout life. Scientists have found nutrients in food can improve the structure of individual brain cells and improve the efficiency […]
“Our brains evolved to eat almost anything to survive, but increasingly we know there’s a way to fuel it to improve overall mental health,” said Dr. Ramsey, author of the book “Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety.” “We know if you eat a bunch of garbage, you feel like garbage, but the idea that it extends into our mental health risk is a connection we haven’t made in psychiatry until recently.” Try some new ‘brain’ foods To help patients remember […]
Dementia is a dire condition that wreaks havoc on the lives of millions annually. The onset of symptoms is progressive and upsetting, generally characterised by a gradual decline in mental agility. Until recently, a paucity of research had explored the association between specific dietary patterns and the risk of the disease. One body of research, however, suggested that an oil widely used in cooking, could harm brain cells and heighten the risk of mental decline. According to one study, a […]
