Psychobiotics: Using Gut Bacteria to Treat Mental Illness
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Can probiotics and prebiotics improve our mental well-being?
Brain/Mental Health
Fish Smarts for Pregnant Women
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Which fish should pregnant women eat? For optimal health, the key is looking at both mercury content and omega-3 fatty-acid levels.
Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder
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A new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.
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Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD
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Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats. -
6 Tips to Stay Mentally Fit
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Try these lifestyle-based tips to improve your mental health and well-being. -
Night Owls Are From Mars
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A study finds a gene for being a late sleeper. -
The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD
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Functional-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it. -
How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
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Here are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake. -
How Climate Change Affects Your Health
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How do we protect ourselves from increased air pollution, contaminated water, the spread of Lyme disease, and other health effects of climate change? That’s just one question a new consortium of doctors is trying to answer. -
Nutritional Supplements May Decrease Postpartum Blues
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A trio of supplements supports brain changes in women during postpartum. -
The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
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New research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds. -
Are Women More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?
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Although two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women, the answer is, “Not necessarily.” -
Lyme Disease Expected to Spike This Year
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Experts say 2017 will be a high-risk year for Lyme disease. Here’s what to do about it. -
4 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s Now
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Research shows that lifestyle choices are the key to prevention. Here are four ways to protect yourself. -
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
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A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches. -
Untangling Alzheimer’s
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Breakthroughs in understanding dementia are leading to new healthcare approaches. Nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep may be the keys to prevention. -
Can Gut Bacteria Affect Alzheimer’s Disease?
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New research finds the microbes in your gut may play a major role in escalating the chronic brain disease. -
Build a Healthier Brain by Building Expertise
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New study suggests that rigorous training may prevent neurodegenerative diseases. -
Unhappy Pills
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Women taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds. -
3 Healthier Stress Responses
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Use these techniques to consciously shift your body's response to stress into a state that’s calm, secure, and replenished. -
3 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s
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The key to avoiding Alzheimer's is fighting neuroinflammation. How do you do that? Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, says it's all about lifestyle choices.
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