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The Eat-Lancet Diet

The EAT-Lancet diet is a set of science-based dietary guidelines developed by the EAT-Lancet Commission. It emphasizes a plant-based diet rich in whole grains,…

Plant-Based Diets

Plant-based diets include a variety of eating patterns that prioritize plant-derived foods, ranging from fully plant-exclusive diets like veganism to those that include some…

Inflammatory Depression

Inflammatory depression refers to a subtype of depression where systemic chronic inflammation contributes to the condition’s onset and persistence. Studies suggest that around one-quarter…

Systemic Chronic Inflammation

Systemic chronic inflammation (SCI) is a condition characterized by persistently elevated levels of proinflammatory mediators, such as cytokines and CRP, across the body. Unlike…

C-Reactive Protein

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. It is commonly used as a biomarker to assess levels…

Unhealthy Eating Behaviors

Unhealthy eating behaviors are patterns of eating driven by psychological factors, such as stress, emotional distress, or distorted body image, rather than physiological hunger.…

Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Drinking Plain Water Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Depression

The Lancet. “Globally, One in Five Deaths Are Associated with Poor Diet.”

Dark Chocolate for Depression

Lifestyle Is a Threat