Unlocking the Power of the Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health Wellness

Archyde The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mental Health and the Future of Food Table of Contents 1. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mental Health and the Future of Food 2. Gut Microbes and Anxiety: A Scientific Breakthrough 3. What are gut Microbes? 4. Implications for the Food and Beverage Industry 5. Probiotics: The … Read more

New Diet App Focuses On Protein And Fibre For Smarter Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy weight got a high-tech upgrade. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed EMPOWER, an innovative online programme that makes weight loss smarter and more accessible, reported IANS. Unlike traditional diet apps that focus on calorie counting, this programme emphasizes meal planning around protein and fibre to boost satiety and muscle … Read more

Genetics, brain development, and mental health shape teen eating

Study reveals how neurodevelopment and mental health influence unhealthy eating patterns during adolescence. Study: Relationships of eating behaviors with psychopathology, brain maturation and genetic risk for obesity in an adolescent cohort study. Image Credit: Dasha Petrenko/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Nature Mental Health, a group of researchers investigated the neurobiological mechanisms linking eating behaviors, genetic … Read more

Chokeberry & tart cherry supplement can reduce cellulite

Cellulite, characterized by skin dimpling on the thighs, bottom and stomach, occurs in around 80% to 90% of women, often regardless of body weight. For some, it can be a significant aesthetic concern. Previous research shows that cellulite is caused by diminished microcirculation, weakened connective tissues and enlarged fat cells, whereby all these disturbances are … Read more

Brain maturation delays linked to unhealthy eating behaviors in youth

More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the development of these eating habits. The study, published in Nature Mental … Read more