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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
01/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Junk food causes nutrition deficiency: Soda and fast food cripple brain development, according to new study
A special issue of the journal Birth Defects Research: The Teenage Brain has concluded that the excessive consumption of junk food and energy drinks impairs the mental health of teenagers. In the study, a team of researchers from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the effects of caffeine and taurine found in energy drinks on the developing […]
01/04/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Bitter orange essential oil exhibits anti-anxiety effects on patients with chronic myeloid leukemia
A team of researchers from Brazil found that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil has potential use as a natural treatment for anxiety in people with chronic myeloid leukemia. This finding, which was published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was based on the results of a clinical study conducted in people with chronic myeloid […]
01/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Myrobalan shows promise as a natural treatment for Alzheimer’s
A study by researchers in Taiwan revealed that myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) could be a promising natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, aimed to determine the neuroprotective effects of myrobalan extracts and ellagic acid in an animal cellular model. Alzheimer’s disease is […]
12/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Dietary fiber is important for brain health, especially for seniors
As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, which was […]
12/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Brief exercise before learning a task improves both short- and long-term memory
It’s not news that exercise benefits a person, both physically and mentally — but how much and when should one do it? A study published in the journal Psychological Reports reported that a short period of exercise before learning enhances both short and long-term memory. Researchers at the University of Mississippi sought to determine when exercise, […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Follow a better diet for improved mental health: Mania risk increases when you consume a lot of processed meats
The food you eat not only affects your physical health, but also your mental health. A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reports that eating cured and processed meats, particularly those that contain nitrates, can dramatically increase your risk of mania. Mania is an abnormal state of mood characterized by hyperactivity, euphoria, and […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strength training improves brain power, recent studies show
Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In recent years, […]
12/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating foods rich in processed sugar increases your risk of depression
Here’s one more reason for you to ditch junk food: They increase your risk of depression. Research has shown that avoiding junk food and eating foods belonging to the Mediterranean diet instead could reduce the risk of depression. The study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, showed that people who adhered to a Mediterranean diet were […]
12/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Want a bigger, healthier brain? Eat more fruits, nuts, fish, and vegetables
It is not news that eating healthily is good for your health. But did you know that healthy eating can also make your brain larger? A study published in the journal Neurology found that people who follow a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish may have bigger brains. For the study, the researchers […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A nutritional guide to healing mental disorders
In addressing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, nutrition matters. Studies have suggested that diet plays an important role in treating mental health. Likewise, mental health affects nutrition. Seven nutrients greatly impact mental health. Assess your intake of these nutrients, and try to increase your intake if you’re lacking. These nutrients include: Amino acids: Amino […]
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