Mental Health and Brain Health

Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression

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What if an injectable protein could one day help repair both “leaky gut” and severe depression?

New research from the University of Victoria (UVic), published in the journal Chronic Stress, suggests this idea may not be far-fetched. Scientists found

Nutrition for Brain Health

Scientists discover how a high-fat keto diet could keep your brain young

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Protecting your brain’s energy and keeping your mind sharp might start with what’s on your plate. Foods such as fish and seafood, meat, non-starchy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, eggs, and even full-fat dairy may play a key role in maintaining …

Mental Health and Brain Health

The stomach’s ‘second brain’ is more in sync with the mind during mental distress, researchers discover

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The stomach's 'second brain' is more in sync with the mind during mental distress
CCA of stomach–brain coupling and mental health. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00468-6

Stronger coordination between the brain and the stomach’s natural rhythm is linked to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, according to the largest study of