Food insecurity and mental health status: A global analysis of 149 countries

Low food security has been linked to poorer cognitive function, and deteriorating mental health, such as increased anxiety and depression, may help explain this relationship. Subjective memory complaints (SMCs) serve as key indicators of everyday memory issues. Although food insecurity is more prevalent among Latinos, little research has examined the connection between low food security […]

In this 2018 study, 227 women between 20-50 years old were assessed on their diet to calculate their adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet (a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, and low in red and processed meats, sweetened beverages and sodium). The objective was […]