01 Mar [Video] The Surprisingly Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

Posted at 16:35h in Areas of Cognition, Cognitive Therapy, Food, Medical Conditions, Psychology, Ted Talk, Video

Nutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the mind-gut connection, and how the food we eat affects our behavior. Nutrition interventions...

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08 Feb Vitamin D for Depression: How to Get More Vitamin D Daily

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Depression, Food, Psychology

Depression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vitamin D levels have been linked to depression. Researchers have found that vitamin D...

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18 Jan Improving Older Adults’ Mood with Food

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Food, Healthy Aging

The role of nutrition on brain health is a growing area of research. In elderly people, little research has been conducted on dietary patterns. But that doesn’t mean the dietary patterns from younger individuals cannot...

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08 Jan Overweight? Executive Function Training may be What You Need

Posted at 08:00h in Adults, Article, Food, Health

In the US, millions of Americans struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. In young adults, impulsivity and inefficient inhibitory control are key risk factors for engaging in unhealthy and uncontrolled eating habits. Impulse and inhibitory...

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18 Dec Cognitive Strategies for Eating Healthy During the Holidays

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Food, Healthy Aging, Therapy Tips

The holidays mean it's time for some delicious holiday meals. However, many holiday favorites are loaded with extra sugar, fat, and carbohydrates that can leave us feeling sluggish. While food quantity choices rely on satiation,...

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