Depression

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A split image showing a healthy meal and a person with a calm, focused expression, symbolizing the link between balanced diet and mental well-being.
Nutrition

What are balanced diet benefits for mental health and cognitive function?

Among 13,887 Canadian secondary school students, regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was directly linked to more severe depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Ryan Patel·June 21, 2026
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Trends

New pleasure-focused therapy shows lasting benefits for depression

In a groundbreaking randomized clinical trial, 98 adults with depression and anxiety found significantly greater relief by actively engaging their reward systems rather than solely battling their nega

Ryan Patel·June 15, 2026
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Healthy Living

What is the gut-brain axis and its microbiome influence on mental health?

In 2020 alone, major depressive disorder was responsible for approximately 49.

Chloe Bennett·May 13, 2026
An artistic depiction of the gut-brain axis, illustrating the connection between a healthy gut microbiome and a calm, clear brain.
Healthy Living

What Is the Gut-Brain Axis and How Does It Affect Your Health?

Andrew Moseson experienced a significant improvement in his depression symptoms within about a week of undergoing an FMT clinical trial, a finding that dramatically alters perspectives on mental healt

Chloe Bennett·May 4, 2026
A cinematic representation of the gut-brain axis, showing glowing neural pathways connecting the digestive system to the brain, illustrating their communication.
Healthy Living

What is the Gut-Brain Axis and How Does it Affect Your Mental Health?

Irritation within your gastrointestinal system can directly signal your central nervous system, triggering significant mood changes such as anxiety or depression.

Chloe Bennett·April 30, 2026
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Wellness

What Are Adaptogenic Mushrooms and How Do They Help Stress?

A recent study on 50 adults found that a specific adaptogenic mushroom supplement significantly reduced anxiety, depression, and fatigue, while improving sleep quality over 12 weeks.

Chloe Bennett·April 29, 2026
Visual representation of the gut-brain axis, illustrating the connection between a healthy gut microbiome and a balanced mental state.
Wellness

What is the gut-brain axis and how does it affect mental health?

One specific gut bacterium, Bacteroides uniformis , has shown a surprising duality: it can both increase serotonin precursors that may ease depression and, paradoxically, reduce serotonin levels, lead

Chloe Bennett·April 24, 2026