Hamilton reveals long battle with depression
Sir Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion, claims that he suffered from depression for a long time as a child due to the pressure of pursuing a career in…
Demands for improved mental health insurance coverage are growing
The increasing number of individuals experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, is putting pressure on insurance firms to create policies targeted at mental health care. Insurance firms,…
36% Of Managers Report Alarming Levels Of Stress And Burnout In 2024
The Workplace Communication & Well-Being Survey, recently commissioned by Firstup, provides a clear picture of the widespread nature of workplace stress, with 60% of respondents seeing their jobs as the…
Increasing daily consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may lower dementia risk
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated associations between flavonoid-rich food (flavodiet) scores, flavonoid categories, and the risk of dementia. They also explored these associations in…
University chief calls for action on mental health
The vice chancellor of a university in Kent is urging the government to prioritise the mental wellbeing of students. Prof Rama Thirunamachandran, of Canterbury Christ Church University, said he had…
5 ways to rethink what a ‘balanced diet’ means
NEW YORK - Most of us undoubtedly believe that we understand what a "balanced diet" entails rather well. And many of us might be in error. "I don't love the…
The 5 fruits and vegetables you should be eating this fall
Although summer produce often steals the spotlight, the autumn months — September through November — produce a slew of nutrient-dense and delicious fruits and vegetables. As a registered dietitian, I…
Keto Diet Can Help You Lose Weight But Is Not Good For Gut Or Heart; Know Why
A recent study discovered that while the ketogenic diet is effective for weight loss, it also lowers levels of healthy gut bacteria and raises levels of harmful cholesterol. The keto…
The Easy High-Protein Dinner I Make for My Family Every Week
My family is active as well as busy. My spouse commutes by bike and jogging, my daughter participates in school sports and swims, and I instruct fitness programs at my…
Omega-3 fatty acid intake counteracts symptoms of stress-induced anxiety and depression in mice
A study on mice found that adding omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to their diets effectively counteracts depressive and anxiety-like behaviors induced by stress. Not only did the supplementation reduce these…
