Family Meals Can Provide Mental and Physical Benefits

New research finds that more frequent family meals were associated with better dietary outcomes and family functioning outcomes.
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Unhealthy Diet Linked to Anxiety Disorders

New research shows that adults who have low fruit and vegetable intakes have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. This finding helps to explain the discovery of an association or correlation between body composition and anxiety disorders. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Does It Matter What We Eat for our Mental Health?

A new expert review confirms a link between a poor diet and mood disorders.However, researchers in the new field of nutritional psychiatry caution that the evidence for many diets is comparatively weak. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Diet High in Refined Carbs May Trigger Insomnia in Older Women

A new study finds that postmenopausal women who eat a diet high in refined carbohydrates, particularly added sugars, may be at greater risk for insomnia.  Click here to read further.

Unhealthy Diet Linked to Poor Mental Health

A new study adds to the mounting evidence that an unhealthy diet is tied to poor mental health, regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status and income level.  Click here to read further.

Employees With Little Control at Work May Be Prone to Weight Gain

A new Swedish study finds that male and female employees who feel they have a low degree of control at work are much more susceptible to weight gain. Click here for PsychCentral article

Diet Important for Woman’s Emotional Well-Being

New research suggests women need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being. Investigators used social media to discover that unlike men, women are less likely to experience mental well-being until a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are followed. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Diet and weight may affect response to bipolar disorder treatment

Data from a clinical trial has shown that how people respond to treatment for Bipolar Disorder may be influenced by their weight and the overall quality of their diet, including whether they are eating a diet high in foods thought to contribute to general inflammation. Read ScienceDaily article here