Published: November 2, 2009
People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods may put themselves at greater risk of depression, according to UCL research published today.
“This study adds to an existing body of solid research that shows the strong links between what we eat and our mental health. The mind and body are often separated but the brain, just like the heart or liver, is an organ that needs nutrients to stay healthy and functional.”The research team, led by Dr Tasnime Akbaraly (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health), also found that eating a ‘whole food’ diet with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depressive symptoms in middle age—-Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation
The study, published in the November issue of British Journal of Psychiatry, is the first to examine the association between overall diet and depression – previous studies have focused on the effect of individual nutrients. [continue reading…]
Published: October 5, 2009
Individuals who follow the Mediterranean dietary pattern—rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish—appear less likely to develop depression, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. [continue reading…]
Published: March 27, 2008
Nearly one in six children in the United States between the ages of 8 and 12 are considered obese, and parents play a major role in the development and maintenance of obesity in their children.Researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) School of Medicine are looking at whether parent-only intervention programs – teaching parents skills to use in helping their children lose weight – might be a more effective method of targeting childhood obesity than sessions which bring parents and children together to work on the problem. [continue reading…]
Published: November 13, 2007
Research has shown convincing evidence that dietary patterns practiced during adulthood are important contributors to age-related cognitive decline and dementia risk. An article published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences highlights information on the benefits of diets high in fruit, vegetables, cereals and fish and low in saturated fats in reducing dementia risk. [continue reading…]
