What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center…
The Vicious Cycle of food and sleep
OPINION: More than a third of Americans don’t log enough hours in bed, provoking serious impacts on their health. Diet is an important and under-recognized reason. By Dr. Marie-Pierre St-OngeNutrition…
Your Body Already Has A Built-In Weight Loss System
Weight loss and diabetes drugs target regulatory pathways involved in metabolism that the microbes in your gut and certain molecules from food already play a key role in regulating. By Dr. Christopher DammanAssociate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of MedicineUniversity of…
The Growing Link Between Microbes, Mood And Mental Health
New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. By Tim VernimmenFreelance science journalist It is increasingly well understood that the countless microbes in our…
Why Iron is Such an Important Part of Your Diet
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr Natalie ParlettaAdjunct Senior Research FellowUniversity of South Australia Introduction According to the World Health Organisation, iron deficiency – a condition…
What’s the Best Diet for Healthy Sleep?
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr. Erica JansenAssistant Professor of Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Michigan Introduction You probably already know that how you eat before…
The Neurons That Make Us Feel Hangry
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
‘Food Sequencing’ Really Can Help Your Glucose Levels
The science on how different types of foods affect your glucose levels has been known for a long time. By Dr. Leonie HeilbronnProfessor and Group Leader, Obesity & MetabolismUniversity of Adelaide Introduction Biochemist and author…
Food Choices are Often Influenced by Forces out of your Control
The average person makes over 200 food-related decisions each day, most of which are automatic. By Dr. Christina RobertoAssistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and NutritionUniversity of Pennsylvania By Dr. Mary G. FindlingAssistant Director…
Ultraprocessed Foods may Contribute to Cognitive Decline
Researchers are trying to understand whether ultraprocessed foods erode brain health in the aging process. By Dr. Sara N. BurkeAssociate Professor of Neurobiology and Cognitive AgingUniversity of Florida Introduction Scientists have known for years that unhealthy…
