Tag: nutrition

Study examines link between job stress, junk food and sleep

From the Michigan State University press release: Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern…. Read more »

Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory, protects brain against Alzheimer’s

From the Temple University Health System press release: The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now,… Read more »

Poor adolescent diet may influence brain and behavior in adulthood

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Adolescent male mice fed a diet lacking omega-3 fatty acids show increased anxiety-like behavior and worse performance on a memory task in adulthood,… Read more »

Probiotic use linked to improved symptoms of depression

From the McMaster University press release: Probiotics may relieve symptoms of depression, as well as help gastrointestinal upset, research from McMaster University has found. In a study published in the… Read more »

Studies link healthy brain aging to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive abilities that… Read more »