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New research explores how food insecurity affects mental health

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New research explores how food insecurity affects mental health
A food pantry opened on the Binghamton University campus in 2019 to help students experiencing food insecurity. Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some time during 2023. That

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Ultra-processed food consumption affects structural integrity of feeding-related brain regions independent of and via adiposity

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    Vancouver non-profit project shows the link between food and mental health

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    Meet the Rabble Rousers, a group of mental health advocates who are part of Coast Mental Health’s young adult program and an independent non-profit in Vancouver.

    Known for increasing awareness about the stigmas and challenges young people face in their

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    $45+ Bn Brain Health Functional Food and Beverage Market

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    Dublin, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Brain Health Functional Food and Beverage Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2034” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

    This report describes and explains the brain health functional food and beverage market

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    Want to Keep Your Brain Sharp? New Research Suggests a Helpful Food Swap

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    Swapping bacon for beans might benefit your brain. A new Harvard study suggests replacing just one serving of processed meat with nuts or beans is linked to a 19% lower risk of dementia.

    Published in the journal Neurology, the

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    Study links organic food consumption to better cognitive function in older adults

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    Older adults who eat more organic food tend to have better cognitive performance, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition. The researchers also found that organic food consumption was associated with a reduced risk

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    Food for thought: Untangling our relationship with food and mental health

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    To mark Nutrition Month, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) sat down with Christina Seely, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and co-chair of the Dietitians of Canada Addiction, Mental Health & Eating Disorders Network, to discuss the deeply intertwined

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    Is eating spicy food causing you mental health issues? Doctor explains how it affects your brain and gut health | Health

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    Many of us enjoy eating spicy foods and revel in the challenge of trying to stomach the hottest of hot sauces or dishes. But is this habit of consuming intense food items good for us? According to Ameera Shah, executive