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Sleeping Less Increases the Risk of Obesity and Negatively Influences the Diet-Behavior Relationship Within Nutritional Psychology

Adolescents often work strategically around their school schedules to allocate their time across studying, extracurriculars, and social activities to achieve a sense of freedom in an otherwise rigid structure. However, a compromise almost always has to be made in order...

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Whole Food Dietary Interventions to Improve Depression Symptoms

Depression is a debilitating mental illness that often manifests with physical symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairments. Globally, it is a prevalent disability that can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medications. While these are viable...

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How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Influence the Diet Mental Health Relationship in 5,000 Households?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating across many aspects of life. From health concerns to financial insecurities, many have endured the challenging circumstances imposed by social distancing and public health measures aimed to contain contagious outbreaks.  Throughout the pandemic, changes...

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The Western Diet and How it Weakens the Interoceptive Signals that Control our Appetitive Behavior

In terms of the global dietary landscape, the Western diet provides a rich diversity and abundance of highly processed foods and beverages that are easy to consume. Although highly palatable, this availability also provides us with a steady stream of...

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The “Diet-Sleep” Relationship: Is there A Connection?

With growing recognition of the link between mental health and sleep, many of us want to know if making lifestyle changes, including what we eat, can impact our sleep habits and potentially improve our overall psychological well-being.   Recent research by...