Health News & Info — mental health

As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements. Most people these days understand that mental health issues have their roots in physical differences in our brains, genes and bodies, and differences in our life experiences. But what you eat, and how your body uses the nutrients in your food, also matters to mental health. A growing amount of research suggests that one key nutrient – iron – plays an important role, and that having too little of it can affect mental health symptoms. Yet...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Can They Help Reduce Feelings of Anxiety and Depression? Omega-3 is an essential component of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays multiple roles in the body including modulating cognition, reward, learning, and memory, as well as numerous other physiological processes. Serotonin also a has a key role in stabilizing our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.   Research suggests that individuals who consume omega-3s daily have a lower risk of developing a mood disorder, such as anxiety and depression. Moreover, individuals with a current mood disorder who start supplementing with omega-3s can potentially see an improvement in their...