Nutrition for Brain Health

Gut diet link to postpartum depression in mothers

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Researchers have uncovered a gut-diet link to postpartum depression, finding that eating a diet of soy, fermented foods, and seaweed may nurture beneficial gut bacteria and protect mothers’ mental health.

With the link between the gut microbiome and mental health

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New Study Links 6 Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline

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Replacing sugar with low- or no-calorie sweeteners is a popular way to manage weight. But a new study found relying on certain sugar substitutes may be bad for your brain health.

The study, published Sept. 3 in Neurology, found

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Green-Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging

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Green tea
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Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study.

The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, was co-authored by researchers at Ben-Gurion

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Brain Health: Best and worst foods for brain health, according to research-backed longevity experts |

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Best and worst foods for brain health, according to research-backed longevity experts

Brain fog doesn’t necessarily stem from stress or lack of sleep. Occasionally, it’s something with what one’s eating. The brain is one of the body’s largest energy-hungry organs and requires roughly 20 percent of total energy expenditure and weighs merely

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Green Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging

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Summary: A large-scale dietary trial has shown that a green-Mediterranean diet can slow brain aging by altering key blood proteins linked to neurodegeneration. Using MRI scans and proteomic profiling, researchers tracked nearly 300 participants over 18 months and found that

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Why the Mediterranean Diet Is So Good for Your Brain

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  • The Mediterranean diet may boost cognition & reduce your risk of developing dementia and depression.
  • The diet is full of plant polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation.
  • Choose healthy cooking methods, such as grilling or roasting, and
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26-Year study links processed foods to Parkinson’s disease

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Breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks may seem harmless in moderation. Yet new research suggests that eating too many highly processed items could raise the odds of developing early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

The findings were published May 7,

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Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

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Eating junk food increases risk of cognitive decline, study shows
Graphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2025.08.016

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain’s memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction.