01. Diet & your brain: appetite
The control of appetite in humans is a highly complex process. The human nervous system transmits messages in the form of electric signals through the brain and nerves.
Read | 02. Diet & your brain: behaviour
There is a nutrient called inositol, which may be able to improve outcomes in bulimia and psychiatric conditions, such as panic disorders, depression and obsessive compulsion.
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03. Diet & your brain: aggression
Aggression has many causes, including psychological stresses, political pressures and hormonal factors. However, research indicates that dietary factors may also play a role.
Read | 04. Winter depression
Many people find winter, with its cold weather and long, dark nights, depressing. Research has indicated that diet can play an important role in thwarting the winter blues.
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05. B vitamins against Alzheimer's
There are indications that certain B vitamins may be implicated in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s.
Read | 06. Thwart Alzheimer's with B12
These B vitamins appear to lower the levels of a chemical compound called homocysteine in the body. There also appears to be a link between homocysteine and mental deterioration.
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07. Fish really is brain food
Think of fish as a good thing - particularly if you're a woman looking to reduce your risk of stroke.
Read | 08. Psychiatry: Drug-food interactions
Take a look at the interactions that may occur between certain foods and drugs used to treat psychiatric or psychological conditions (i.e. antidepressants, anticonvulsants etc.).
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