Mental Health

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher dementia risk

Scientists from Tianjin Medical University found that intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to higher dementia risk. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking,...

Vegetarianism linked to higher risk of depression, study finds

Scientists from Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos and elsewhere found that vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters. Depression is...

Eating fruit frequently may boost your mental health

In a new study from Aston University, scientists found that frequently eating fruits can make you feel better, while tasty but less healthy snacks...

Ultra-processed foods may make you feel depressed, anxious

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University found that ultra-processed foods may make people feel anxious or depressed. Depression (also called a major depressive disorder or clinical depression)...

What and where to eat breakfast may affect psychological health in kids

Scientists from Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha and elsewhere found that breakfast may affect psychological health in children and teens. The research is published in Frontiers...

Vitamin D could help reduce depression symptoms in adults

Scientists from Finnish, Australia, and the U.S. found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Depression (also called a major...

Why pizza is a very addictive food

Scientists from the University of Michigan found that highly processed food, such as pizza, is linked to addictive eating behavior. The addictive potential of certain...

Milk and dairy foods could help lower your risks of chronic diseases

Scientists from the University of Granada found that milk and dairy foods could help many health benefits and prevent chronic diseases. The research was published...

Fast-mimicking diets could reduce risks of major diseases

Scientists from the University of Southern California found that a low-calorie, “fasting-mimicking” diet could help reduce the risks of significant health problems, including aging,...

Scientists design a diet for people with bipolar disorder

Scientists from Penn State found that a specific dietary intervention could help people living with bipolar disorders better manage their health. They showed that a...