Malnutrition may increase depression risk in older adults

Researchers in China and the United States recently published a study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, showing a connection between malnutrition and depression among older adults.

The researchers analyzed body mass index, weight loss, and mental health of nearly 5,000 adults over the age of 60.

What they discovered was that those who were malnourished were 31% more likely to be depressed than those who weren’t malnourished. In addition, health care costs were higher among the malnourished participants.

This study joins a growing body of research showing a strong connection between mental health and what we consume. Here at Truehope, we’ve been promoting nutrition as mental health treatment for over 20 years.

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8 foods that may reduce depression risk (and 7 that don’t)

Last summer, Chinese researchers published a study in Psychiatry Research, showing a connection between depression risk and what we eat.

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Fruits and vegetables may improve depression and anxiety

Researchers in Iran and Canada recently published a study in the European Journal of Nutrition, showing a connection between mental health and consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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How coffee, tea, and soft drinks affect depression levels

Korean researchers recently published an article in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showing a connection between depression and consumption of coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

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An omnivorous diet may improve anxiety and depression among men

Researchers from Iran, Canada, and Australia recently published a study in Clinical Nutrition, showing a connection between an omnivorous diet and improved mental health.

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Did you know that taste and smell may predict depression?

American researchers recently published a study in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, showing a connection between depression and altered taste and smell.

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3 questions people ask about transitioning from medication to EMPowerplus

It’s been over 20 years since we started producing what is now EMPowerplus and supporting those who participate in our programs. In that time, we’ve heard a tonne of questions.

Here are 3 of the most frequently asked questions regarding transitioning from psychiatric medications to Truehope EMPowerplus.

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3 dietary habits associated with better mental health

A few months ago, Korean and Vietnamese researchers published a study in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, showing a connection between diet and mental health in teens.

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Drinking tea may lower risk of depression and anxiety

Researchers in Singapore recently published a study in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, showing a connection between long-term tea consumption and depression and anxiety symptoms.

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4 research studies showing fish may improve mental health

A large body of research has emerged over the years that shows a healthy diet is connected with positive mental health, and a significant portion of that research also shows the opposite (poor diet is connected to poor mental health).

Although we advocate a holistic nutritional approach to mental health (a variety of fresh, nutritious foods), one food source keeps popping up in the research: fish.

Here are 4 recent research studies showing that eating fish may improve our mental health.

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