Mental Health and Brain Health

Menopause Tied to Brain Changes, Mental Health Issues

Menopause Tied to Brain Changes, Mental Health Issues
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Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

The study, published today in

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders

The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders
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    Nutrition for Brain Health

    Brain Tailored Nutrition Will Be Huge This Year: X Simple Ways To Boost Your Cognitive Fitness

    Brain Tailored Nutrition Will Be Huge This Year: X Simple Ways To Boost Your Cognitive Fitness
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    We used to think that it was only genetics and childhood experiences that shaped the health and function of our brains. As for the idea that what we eat could influence our grey matter? Well, that wasn’t even considered.

    Fast

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    Mental Health and Brain Health

    Not All Sitting Is Equal. One Type Was Just Linked to Better Brain Health. : ScienceAlert

    Not All Sitting Is Equal. One Type Was Just Linked to Better Brain Health. : ScienceAlert
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    Excessive sitting isn’t good for a person’s physical or mental health, but there’s a type of sedentary activity that may not shrink our brains or cost our cognition to the same extent.

    A systematic review of 85 studies has now

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    Nutrition for Brain Health

    How Much Omega-3s Do You Really Need per Day for Heart and Brain Health?

    How Much Omega-3s Do You Really Need per Day for Heart and Brain Health?
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    Found in foods and supplements, omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that plays an important role in both heart and brain health. These good-for-you nutrients have been linked to lower inflammation, reduced blood pressure, and healthier blood

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    Nutrition for Brain Health

    How Diet and Gut Health Influence Mood, Skin, and Aging

    How Diet and Gut Health Influence Mood, Skin, and Aging
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    Introduction
    How diet affects microbial activity
    Microbial metabolites linking systems
    Effects on the brain
    Effects on the skin
    Dietary patterns that support this axis
    Clinical and future applications
    Inflammatory biomarker tracking
    References
    Further reading

    This article examines how diet-driven gut

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