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How Food and Habits Shape Your Mental Strength

December 31, 2025

A recent study dug into how what we eat and how we live our lives affects our ability to bounce back from tough times. It turns out, our choices can either make us stronger or hold us back. The research focused on college students, a group that often faces a lot of stress. It looked at things like

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Healthy Eating Habits in Brazil: Who's Doing It Right?

June 26, 2025

In Brazil, a big study looked at how well people follow healthy eating habits. Over 15, 000 adults were part of this research. They used three different ways to check if people's diets were good for their health and the planet. The results showed that most people scored low to middle marks on these

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How Food Choices Might Affect Psoriasis

June 24, 2025

Psoriasis is a skin condition that many people deal with. It causes red, itchy patches on the skin. Scientists have been looking into how what we eat might make psoriasis better or worse. A recent study asked people with psoriasis about their eating habits. The goal was to see if certain foods coul

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Eat Smart, Age Well: The Power of Food on Heart Health

May 16, 2025

The way one eats can greatly affect how well one ages. This is especially true when it comes to heart health. Many older adults struggle with high blood pressure. This is a serious issue because it can lead to heart problems, strokes, kidney issues, and even problems with thinking and memory. But he

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How Grocery Store Access Shapes Eating Habits

April 18, 2025

It's no secret that where you shop can influence what you eat. In the US, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of people with low incomes buy food. But does having easy access to stores that accept SNAP benefits actually improve the quality of food that participants ea

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What's Really on Nigerian Plates?

March 10, 2025

In Nigeria, what people eat matters a lot. The food choices of adults in the country can greatly affect their health. Poor eating habits can lead to serious health problems. These problems are known as non-communicable diseases. These include conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain

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Food Quality and Diabetes: What's the Link?

January 16, 2025

Did you know that what you eat can play a big role in whether you get type 2 diabetes? A research study in Tehran, called the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, took a closer look at this. They created a new way to measure how good your diet is, called the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS). This score i

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Understanding Diet Habits and Hypertension in Low-Income Areas

January 14, 2025

Ever wondered what makes some people eat healthier than others, especially those with high blood pressure? Scientists have been digging into this, focusing on low-income adults with hypertension. They want to know how things like age, education, and daily habits affect their diet quality. This isn't

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Food and Migraines: Is There a Link?

December 19, 2024

Migraines can be a real pain, literally. They often come with other health issues like mental health problems, heart diseases, and metabolic disorders. We know some foods can trigger migraines, but what about the overall quality of our diet? Does it make a difference in how bad or frequent our migra

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Improving Diets for People with Hard-to-Treat Schizophrenia

November 20, 2024

Ever heard of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS)? It's a tough mental health condition where patients don't get better with usual treatments. They face intense symptoms, struggle with thinking clearly, and have a high risk of heart and blood sugar problems. Guess what? Their diets might play a