‘People with a diet low in fish oil are more likely to suffer mood disorders, cardiac problems and other health conditions, research shows.
A study by researchers at Sydney’s Black Dog Institute found there was a plausible link between high rates of depression and bipolar disorder and low consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids.
These important fats are […]
‘Seeking solace in a handful of chocolate chip cookies is a quick solution, usually regretted by the time we’re swiping the crumbs from our mouth.
But it’s not by accident that we turn to certain foods for comfort, and understanding why that happens might lead to more effective and more healthful choices when we’re feeling blue, […]
‘Increasing rates of anxiety, depression and irritability could be due to a poor diet that lacks the essential chemicals to keep the brain healthy, according to a leading mental health charity.
A report out tomorrow describes the links between the less severe forms of mental disorder, such as anxiety, and the nation’s increasing reliance on ready […]
‘When you sit down to your dinner or a snack, chances are you consider taste and maybe health in choosing what foods to eat.
But does your notion of how the food makes you feel play a role in your choice?
The way some foods affect the brain has a lot to do with the choices people […]
‘What you eat can make a difference if you’re depressed or just suffering from a temporary bout of the blues.
Feeling down once in a while is a natural part of life’s ups and downs. But there are ways to adjust your diet to help stabilize your mood. Susan Moores, registered dietitian, spokesperson for the American […]
‘MAYBE THE OLD SAYING “you are what you eat” should be changed to “you feel what you eat.”
Certain nutrients can help ease depression, but they are not a substitute for conventional treatments such as medication or counseling.
About one in every six Americans experiences major depression at some point in their lives, and more experience milder […]
‘Eating more fish may help keep the blues at bay, new research reveals. In a study presented at this year’s American Psychiatric Association meeting, researchers found that people who eat at least one serving of fish per week have a lower risk for depression than those who are squeamish about seafood.’
Read more at Fish Eaters […]
Researchers are increasingly finding links between Depression and Diet. This article from the Marin Independent speaks of how researchers are finding dietary programs high in amino acid supplements, high protein and exercise in bright light can help people suffering from Depression.
‘NOW THAT prescription antidepressant drugs such as Prozac are being skewered in recent studies for […]
A recent study shows that eating fish can help fight against Depression.
‘More than 5,000 studies published around the world have reported the health benefits of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty oil from fish, including heart health, improved joint flexibility and enhanced brain development.
Other studies have shown that properties in omega-3 fatty acids may […]
‘Adding the nutritional supplement SAMe to common antidepressants may help depressed patients who haven’t responded to single-drug treatment.
That’s the conclusion of a Massachusetts General Hospital study in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
The study found that treatment with both SAMe and an antidepressant either improved or completely relieved depression symptoms in the […]