Tag: nutrition

Study suggests more vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

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From the Rutgers University press release: How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much? A unique Rutgers-led study found… Read more »

Study finds special diet with compounds contained in green tea and carrots restored working memory in mice

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From the University of Southern California press release: A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease, USC… Read more »

Study examines influence of social media on children’s food intake

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From the University of Liverpool press release: New University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. Current research shows celebrity… Read more »

Study links junk food to both moderate and severe psychological distress

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From the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center press release: A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics… Read more »

Study suggests that choosing indulgent dessert first may lead to eating lower-calorie meals

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From the American Psychological Association press release: If you’re going to choose dessert first, then the high-calorie option might lead to your eating a healthier meal, unless you have a… Read more »

Study suggests healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression

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From the University of Manchester press release: An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can all reduce the… Read more »

Study suggests fruit and vegetables may be important for mental as well as physical well-being

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From the University of Leeds press release: Researchers have analyzed data from more than 40,000 people in the UK, and found that changes in fruit and vegetable consumption are correlated… Read more »

Study suggests choosing post-workout snack earlier may help with healthy choices

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From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln press release: You’ve just exercised for an hour, tracking the burned calories with a sense of satisfaction. Then comes a choice: munch on an apple… Read more »

Study suggests orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men

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From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk… Read more »