In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more
Whilst major depressive disorder is linked to a poor quality diet, the link between diet and severity of depressive symptoms appears to be seen only in those individuals who report appetite loss
In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet quality and inflammation in individuals with major depressive disorder. A total … Read more
Consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks appears to increase the risk of experiencing and/or carrying out aggression in bars and licensed establishments
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published their study to assess the association between consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks and individuals experiencing and/or carrying out aggression in bars … Read more
Carbohydrates do not appear to have a positive effect on any aspect of mood at any time-point following their consumption but instead are associated with higher levels of fatigue and reduced alertness within the first hour following ingestion
In April 2019 researchers from Germany and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of carbohydrate consumption on mood. A total of 31 … Read more
Physical exertion, during times of limited calorie intake, appears to impair cognitive control, worsen mood (tension, depression, anger, vigour, fatigue, and confusion) and increase perceived exertion
In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess cognitive control during periods of sustained physical exertion and limited caloric intake. The researchers stated … Read more
Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2
In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more
Individuals with severe mental health issues, particularly schizophrenia, appear to consume more pro-inflammatory foods and fewer anti-inflammatory nutrients
In May 2019 researchers from Australia, UK, Italy and the USA published their review which assessed how diet may affect physical and mental health outcomes in severe mental health issues. … Read more
Although a strict gluten free diet in the absence of coeliac disease should not be started, a reduction of gluten content might be a valid option in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome
In December 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to compare the effect of sourdough fermented products with traditional bread and pasta in individuals with irritable bowel … Read more
Consuming energy drinks may result in poorer sleep and higher stress levels
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of caffeine and energy drink habits on sleep quantity, sleep quality, and perceived … Read more
Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may magnify or sustain the effects of early life psychosocial/ socioeconomic stress on mental health issues later in a child’s development
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the potential interactions between prenatal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and psychosocial/socioeconomic stress on mental health … Read more
Maternal feeding practices may influence a child’s emotional well-being
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between maternal feeding practices and children’s emotional well-being. A total of 1,241 children, … Read more
A mindfulness eating programme may be beneficial in addressing unhealthy eating habits in individuals with serious mental illness
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a mindfulness eating programme in individuals with serious mental illness. The researchers … Read more
Food additives are one of the factors in ultra-processed foods causing concern, for whilst some food additives can be beneficial for human health, others may alter the composition of the gut microbiota and lead to inflammation, which in turn may lead to different forms of inflammatory disease
In October 2019 researchers from Qatar published their review of the association between a Western diet and chronic diseases. A Western diet is characterised by a high intake of energy-dense … Read more
Mental health issues in adolescence are linked to compliance to lifestyle recommendations in childhood, with a greater compliance to recommendations for diet, physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behaviour leading to fewer mental health issues
In May 2019 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between meeting established recommendations for diet, physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behavior in childhood … Read more
Orally administered matured hop bitter acids (35 mg/day), which are ingredients found in beer, appear to significantly improve cognitive function as well as mental fatigue and anxiety
In January 2020 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effects of matured hop bitter acids on cognition, mental fatigue, and mood state. A total … Read more
Stress at work appears to be a risk factor for physical health and may increase the risk of musculoskeletal pain
In February 2020 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether job strain (or stress at work) is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain. … Read more
Women experience high levels of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression following early pregnancy loss and although distress declines over time it remains at clinically important levels at nine months
In December 2019 researchers from the UK, Belgium and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess levels of post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety in women in the … Read more
Dark chocolate may have a beneficial effect on the brain in healthy young adults
In February 2020 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether benefits to verbal episodic memory and mood are observed two hours following the consumption … Read more
An increase in muscle strengthening exercises appears to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms
In January 2020 researchers from Australia and Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between muscle strengthening exercises (push ups, using weight machines) and depressive symptoms. … Read more
Physical activity programmes for pregnant women are potentially useful in reducing pregnancy-related pain, psychological symptoms and gestational weight gain
In May 2019 researchers from Hong Kong, China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of physical activity programmes for pregnant women on pregnancy-related issues, … Read more