Time and again, we’ve highlighted research showing a link between nutrition and mental health.
In 2011, researchers in China published a study in Public Health Nutrition about the effect specific diets have on mental health. This is somewhat different from last issue’s study, which focused on specific nutrient levels and their effect on mental health.
Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.
It’s normal for each of us to feel blue or sad, even for several days. If these persist for weeks or months, you could have depression. Not only does depression last for longer periods, it also can interfere with daily life routines and can adversely affect relationships in various ways.
Here are 10 common signs of depression that set depression apart from the normal low points of life.
Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days.
Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways, including:
Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days. Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways.
Depression can manifest itself in various ways, including the following disorders:
Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days.
Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways, including:
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Earlier this year, Chinese researchers published an article in the academic journal Nutrition indicating that there may be a connection between fruit and vegetable consumption and low depression risk.
The researchers analyzed a total of 18 studies involving nearly 450,000 participants, measuring fruit and vegetable intake against depression occurrence. What they discovered was an inverse association between eating fruits and vegetables and depression risk. In other words, the more fruits and vegetables people at, the less likely they seemed to have depression.
Over the last few years, researchers have become more open to the idea that diet and mental health are inextricably linked. Several studies have demonstrated that connection.
One common thread among these studies is the importance of whole foods—such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fish—in one’s diet. This makes sense since whole foods (especially in substantial quantities and varieties) are richer in the vitamins and minerals needed for proper brain function. As compared to junk food, which is deficient in many of the nutrients
Here are 6 studies that specifically connect fresh fruits and vegetables (as well as a few other healthy foods) with positive mental health,
People who struggle with mental health challenges—and those who treat them—often turn to medication to deal with those challenges. Time and time again, medication either doesn’t work or it numbs a person’s ability to feel and experience life.
Luckily, natural options exist for many people, especially improved nutrition and better sleep.
Australian researchers recently published an article in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, showing a connection between physical activity levels and depression.
Researchers studied 109 participants who had been treated for depression, anxiety, or both and had been referred to a lifestyle intervention program. Each participant completed the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale and the Active Australia Survey, and researchers compared their fitness scores with those of the general population.
Alyson had a nervous breakdown when she was 16. Later, when she started having children, she noticed increasing mental health problems. By the time she had her fourth child, she went to her doctor about these issues. Her doctor diagnosed her with depression (which was changed to recurring major depression as time went on) and put her on medication. The medication removed emotion from Alyson’s life, and she felt like a zombie. At one point, she was taking 7 medications, but the depression never went away,