Mental Health

Eating less salt could reduce blood pressure and depression, study finds

Scientists from several German research institutes found that eating less salt could reduce blood pressure and depression.

MIND diet could benefit metabolic and mental health, study finds

Scientists from Kerman University of Medical Sciences found eating the MIND diet may benefit metabolic and mental health in obese people.

How vegan, vegetarian, and meat-based diets affect your depression risk

Scientists from Bond University and elsewhere found that eating a healthy diet may help reduce depression risk, protecting mental health.

Extra-virgin olive oil could reduce depression symptoms, study finds

Scientists from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences found extra-virgin olive oil could reduce symptoms in people with severe depression.

B vitamins, vitamin D may help prevent depression, anxiety

Scientists from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás found that B vitamins and vitamin D may help prevent depression and anxiety.

Vitamin D may help lower the suicide risk

Scientists found that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements may decrease the risk of attempting suicide.

High-fat dairy foods may help lower depression risk

Scientists from Deakin University and elsewhere found that intake of high-fat dairy foods may help lower depression risk.

Talking therapy for depression may reduce dementia risk

Using talking therapies to effectively treat depression in adults over the age of 65 may be linked to reduced rates of dementia.

Vitamin B6 supplements may reduce depression, anxiety

The researchers found that vitamin B6 supplements reduced self-reported anxiety and reduced depression.

Ultra-processed foods linked to worse mental health

Scientists from Deakin University and elsewhere found the intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to worse mental health.