Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health
Michael T. Compton M.D. M.P.H.
December 22, 2025Featuring events, news, books, and more related to Nutritional Psychology
Higher ultra-processed food intake is linked to a greater long-term risk of ASCVD, with a stronger association among Black participants.
One year later, we are discovering that GLP-1s are more complex than just "easy weight loss," revealing new uses, side effects, and trends.
Pediatricians can use quick screenings and policy advocacy to help families swap ultra-processed foods for healthier, whole alternatives.
Unlock your mental flexibility: Breakfast, exercise, and deep sleep are the ultimate tools to adapt to stress and stay mentally agile.
The MIND diet—merging Mediterranean and DASH principles—can slow brain aging by over two years by prioritizing berries and leafy greens.
Early life stress can trigger lifelong digestive issues by reshaping the gut and sympathetic nervous systems, a new study reveals.
GLP-1 and semaglutide drugs effectively reduce obesity, but they aren't a quick fix; understanding risks is key to informed choice.
A mouse study reveals gut bacteria can reach the brain via the vagus nerve, bypassing the blood and reshaping our view of gut-brain health.
Drexel University research links time spent in nature to better dietary choices, including higher intake of fruits and vegetables.
Kimberley Wilson looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory, and those that can do it harm.
Explore the groundbreaking discovery that links obesity to the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.
You are what you eat takes on new meaning when you add mental health into the mix. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
New research unveils the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on mental health.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.
Studies show that hyperpalatable foods can highjack areas in the brain leading to food addiction.
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