by Becky | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Depression, Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Further analysis using three different linear regression models showed that even after adjusting for BMI, age, physical activity, sex, smoking, and prescription drug intake, riboflavin remained positively associated with mental health [MCS-12] (P = 0.044). (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results demonstrate that ASD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are potential independent risk factors for decreased 25OHD levels. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 17, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A 2-week intervention of college students reducing social media usage to 30-minutes a day resulted in significant reductions in feelings of anxiety (p < .001) and depression (p < .001) compared to the control. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2023 | 2022, Brain Health, Depression, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a cross-sectional study of 560 adolescent subjects shows that higher UPF consumption was associated with an increased presence of depressive symptoms, along with internalizing and externalizing problems. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 21, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Brain Health, Essential Oils, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found evening primrose oil to be safe and effective for treating the psychological symptoms associated with menopause in women. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 21, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests new diagnostic biomarkers for the identification of major depressive disorder (MDD). (more…)
by Becky | Dec 21, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Stress, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study suggests that Vitamin D supplementation during the winter months may support the body’s ability to recovery from psychophysiological stress. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This post hoc analysis revealed that an eight-week supplementation with B. longum and L. helveticus in depressive patients improved depression symptoms, possibly by increasing BDNF levels. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study examines the effect of pet ownership on cognitive, physical and psychological well-being. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 3, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggest that urban greening strategies should empathize the protection and restoration of urban tree canopies to promote community mental health. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | Brain Health, Depression, Stress, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. In young American adults, serum vitamin D levels were inversely associated with measures of depression, anxiety, perceived stress and hostility. (more…)
by Becky | May 5, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that in childhood or adolescence mental disorders are associated with lower educational achievements and merit additional educational support for these individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Depression, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study identifies protective and risk factors associated with childhood suicidality. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2020 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows eggplant to be a safe treatment for blood pressure and mental health. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 10, 2019 | 2018, Brain Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Survey analyses of 2,670 middle and high school students across the United States revealed that students who experienced both bullying at school and cyberbullying were more than 11 times as likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had not been bullied.
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by Becky | Jul 5, 2017 | 2017, Brain Health, Fats and Oils - General, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Ten weeks of supplementation with either linoleic or omega 3 diets significantly altered the ratio of linoleic acid to omega-3 DHA of the intervention groups compared to control; however, did not impact mood or emotional states of all three participating groups. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 22, 2017 | 2017, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC CSCS. Those who supplemented daily with 1200 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids for 6 months had significant improvements in BCAT (a mental aptitude test) scores, specifically in working memory, perceptual space, and space imagery efficiency.
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by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Restricted Diets
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment significantly improved their learning memory scores after 6 weeks of a low carbohydrate diet compared to those on a high carbohydrate diet. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 30, 2013 | 2013, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil reduced nervous system activity during a mental stress test by 60.7% after 8 weeks, which leads to decreased risk for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | May 9, 2013 | 2014, Brain Health, Depression, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found those with current depression had an 80% risk of having inadequate vitamin D blood levels while those with past depression had a 68% risk compared to placebo. (more…)