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The latest news and research on how food and diet affect brain health and well-being
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New study links leafy greens, berries, and fish to better cognitive health

Researchers found that both the Mediterranean and MIND diets were linked to better cognitive health, with the MIND diet showing a slight edge.

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#HealthyEating #BrainHealth
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Low-protein diets, especially when paired with high-fat intake, were the strongest and most consistent predictors of poor sleep.

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#SleepAndDiet #NutritionMatters #SleepScience #BloodSugarHealth #HealthyHabits #SleepBetter
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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How you eat may be connected to how you sleep.

Individuals with diabetes were more likely to have trouble sleeping, be diagnosed with sleep disorders, and experience abnormal sleep duration.

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December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Higher intake of iron, magnesium & selenium was associated with a lower risk of developing depression

In contrast, a higher calcium intake was linked with an increased risk of both depression & anxiety

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#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #brainhealth
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Sustained carbohydrate restriction was discovered to shift the brain's primary fuel source from glucose to ketone bodies. Switching is known to have influences on mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, & inflammatory signaling

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#Depression #Schizophrenia
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Global review reveals 76% of population not meeting #Omega3 guidelines

"We found big gaps between what's advised & what most of us consume. We need easier, sustainable ways to get these important nutrients—like foods enriched with omega-3s or supplements."

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December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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#UltraProcessedFoods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases.

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#FoodIndustry #PublicHealthPolicy #ChronicDisease #FoodSystems
December 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Lower vitamin D consistently linked with higher depression in adults

"Our takeaway is cautious but practical: check vitamin D in adults with depression & correct clear deficiency for overall health."

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#MentalHealth #Micronutrients #VitaminD #Depression
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Researchers say the evidence is strong enough to support adding folic acid and multivitamin supplements before conception and continuing through early pregnancy.

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#PrenatalHealth #Pregnancy #AutismAwareness
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Taking prenatal supplements is associated with a 30% lower risk of autism, according to a new umbrella review.

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#PrenatalHealth #Pregnancy #AutismAwareness
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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#breastmilk #maternalnutrition #plantbased #ultraprocessedfoods #infanthealth #fattyacids
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Mothers who ate the plant-based substitute showed lower levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (important for infant neurodevelopment) and higher levels of saturated fats from tropical oils used in ultra-processed foods.
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days — even when the rest of the diet was whole, unprocessed foods.

A first-of-its-kind study with surprising results.
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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"Our results contradict the widespread assumption that fasting inherently compromises thinking ability. Across a broad range of diverse tasks, cognitive performance remained remarkably stable."

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#CognitivePerformance #IntermittentFasting #MentalPerformance
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Read more and download our 2-page summary on this overlooked area 👇
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#WorldPrematurityDay #PretermBirth #EarlyLifeNutrition
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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There are wonderful examples of this research being put into practice around the world — saving lives, supporting families, improving healthcare, and reducing long-term costs 💰
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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In the lead up to #WorldPrematurityDay we’re resharing this piece to raise awareness of the important nutrition evidence that often gets overlooked in reports & UK guidance 📢
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🧠 A Special FAB Research Live Webinar + Q&A
with Dr Simon Dyall (University of Roehampton)
📅 Tues 18 Nov | 🕕 6–7.30 pm GMT

We’ve all heard Omega-3 is “good for the brain” — but what does the science really say about mental health and cognitive decline?

#Omega3 #BrainHealth #MentalHealth
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Paracetamol, pregnancy & autism: what the science really shows

The largest & most rigorous study to date found no increased risk of autism in children whose mothers used paracetamol during pregnancy, once family & genetic factors were accounted for

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November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Whole-fat dairy in youth linked to 24% lower artery calcification risk

A new generation of nutrition research is challenging long-held beliefs—suggesting that for dairy products, the overall effects of whole-fat varieties on heart health may be positive

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November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Omega-3 for Depression & Dementia: The Devil is in the Detail

📅 Tues 18 Nov

🕕 6:00 (GMT)

🎤 Dr Simon Dyall — Neuroscientist & Nutrition Expert

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🎥 Can’t join live? Booking includes recording & handouts

#Omega3 #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Dementia
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Adopting healthy habits can improve cognitive decline

Lifestyle changes — including regular exercise, a Mediterranean/DASH-style diet, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement — can slow cognitive decline & support brain health in older adults, new study shows

#HealthyAging #DementiaPrevention
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Studies show using sweets or treats as rewards increases children’s preference for those foods

Over time, dessert becomes the “prize” & vegetables the “chore,” skewing their perception of food value

Bribes also link food w achievement or behaviour, fostering emotional eating patterns later in life
November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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🧠 Omega-3s show cognitive decline benefits in new review

Findings suggest omega-3s may only support brain health once a threshold level is reached — not just by taking higher doses.

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#Omega3 #BrainHealth #CognitiveDecline #HealthyAging #NutritionScience
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Yet, despite their much higher risk of diabetes and heart disease, they were no more likely to be offered a place on a weight-loss programme.

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#MentalHealth #Obesity #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #WeightGain #Antipsychotics #HealthInequality
October 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM