Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health
Michael T. Compton M.D. M.P.H.
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Social media algorithms frequently blend recovery and diet content, creating a confusing and high-risk digital environment for vulnerable users.
A global study reveals India’s youth are struggling mentally, with surging UPF intake and screen time identified as critical risk factors.
Nearly half of Americans buy takeout for comfort, while 67% turn to snacks and treats to lift their mood, driving a cycle of UPF use.
New research reveals that even unmotivated young adults can be engaged in healthy eating through targeted, relatable communication strategies.
APA Publishing’s new collection explores critical frontiers, from the gut-brain axis in nutrition to the neurology-psychiatry overlap.
While early high-sugar diets can permanently disrupt adult appetite, specific probiotics and prebiotics show potential to reverse these brain changes.
Early-life high-fat, high-sugar diets may permanently scar the brain's hypothalamus, driving unhealthy overeating even after weight loss.
New research links meal skipping and low dairy intake to a significantly higher risk of depression during adolescent pregnancy.
Brie Reid's study shows infant stress like neglect correlates with highly inflammatory dietary choices and cravings in young adulthood.
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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.
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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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