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Nutrition for Brain Health

Red meat consumption in higher healthy eating index diets is associated with brain health critical nutritional adequacy, and fecal microbial diversity

Red meat consumption in higher healthy eating index diets is associated with brain health critical nutritional adequacy, and fecal microbial diversity
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Individuals consuming high HEI-diet, regardless of red meat intake, maintained healthy BMI

Participants in the HH-R group were older with a mean age of 55.47 ± 13.92 years, marginally higher than those in the HH-NR group, who had a mean

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds

Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds
3 min read
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Red meat has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. But new research from South Dakota State University offers a new perspective.

According to Samitinjaya Dhakal, assistant professor in SDSU’s School

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Low-calorie diets may increase depression

Low-calorie diets may increase depression
5 min read
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Low-calorie diets may impact mental health, especially in men, a new study has found. Image credit: Guille Faingold/Stocksy.
  • A new cross-sectional study led by researchers from Toronto, Canada examined how dieting may affect depression symptoms.
  • The researchers
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Nutrition for Brain Health

Are these diets better for brain health?- The Week

Are these diets better for brain health?- The Week
3 min read

The world is shifting to vegan and vegetarian diets for their ethical, environmental, and potential health benefits. These diets are often rich in phytonutrients (beneficial nutrients found in plants) and antioxidants. They protect against inflammation and oxidative stress. The latter

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