Just as the question, “what is it to be human?”, has troubled humans from the beginning of history, the question, “what is the human microbiome?” has troubled researchers since the … Read more
Microbiome
A yoga-based mind body intervention appears to significantly reduce symptoms and depression in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
In February 2019 researchers from India published the results of their study to assess the effect of a yoga-based mind body intervention on inflammatory markers and severity of depression in … Read more
Yoga may have a beneficial effect on maternal depression during pregnancy
In February 2019 researchers from Singapore and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on maternal depression during pregnancy. A total … Read more
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids also known as omega-3 PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids and even “n-3s,”
In the 1970s, researchers from Demark discovered that although the Inuits in Greenland ate a … Read more
Moderate fatty fish and long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption appear to be associated with a lower incidence of depression
In June 2018 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between fish and seafood consumption and long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty … Read more
Low vitamin D levels appear to be associated with depression in stroke victims
In September 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D status and depression in 442 individuals who had suffered a stroke. … Read more
A vitamin D level of under 50 nmol/L appears to increase the risk of post-partum depression
In September 2018 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D deficiency with ante-partum and post-partum depression. Nine studies involving … Read more
A 10-minute bout of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve the state of mind in young adults
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bout of brisk walking or meditation on the state of … Read more
Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga appear to significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety
In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the scientific literature to assess whether Tai Chi, Qigong or yoga are effective for treating major depressive … Read more
Cannabis appears to reduce pain intensity and pain disability as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with chronic pain diagnoses
In August 218 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of cannabis use on symptoms associated with various chronic pain diagnoses. A total of … Read more
A low dietary intake of magnesium appears to be associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety
In August 2018 researchers from Canada and Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of a dietary intake of magnesium on various psychiatric disorders. A total … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation and a higher intake of dairy appears to improve pain and any symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with musculoskeletal pain
In September 2018 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the effect of correcting a vitamin D deficiency on musculoskeletal pain and accompanying symptoms of anxiety … Read more
Tai chi is beneficial in depression, anxiety and in general stress management
In August 2014 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of tai chi on psychological well-being in different populations. 37 clinical trials and … Read more
DASH diet* turns 21 in 2018 – scientifically proven to lower blood pressure levels and cholesterol, plus reduces the risk of several types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney stones, diabetes type 2, depression and even slow the progression of kidney disease
In April 1997 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of dietary patterns on blood pressure levels. 459 adults with systolic blood pressures … Read more
Low levels of folate and dietary folate may be associated with depression
In December 2017 researchers from the USA published their review of the scientific literature which assessed whether individuals with depression had lower levels of folate than individuals without depression. Studies … Read more
Researchers recommend that older individuals are periodically assessed for vitamin B12 deficiency as there may be a link between low vitamin B 12 levels and sarcopenia and dynapenia
In September 2017 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin B12 deficiency and sarcopenia (an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle … Read more
Low vitamin D levels appear to be linked to depression and obesity
In June 2018, researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between brain-derived neurotrophic factor and vitamin D in 3,926 individuals with depressive symptoms and … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve symptoms of depression
In June 2018 researchers from India published their review of the scientific literature which assessed the effect of vitamin D supplementation on symptoms of depression. A total of four trials … Read more
Coffee and caffeine appears to reduce the risk of depression
In March 2016 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature to assess the association between coffee and caffeine intake and risk of depression. 330,677 individuals from seven … Read more
Coffee appears to reduce the risk of depression but tea and caffeine only has a slight effect on risk
In January 2016 researchers from Poland published a review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of coffee, caffeine, and tea consumption on the risk of depression. Twelve studies … Read more