Your sweet tooth may be part of the problem. Several studies have linked sugar and mental health problems. One of the latest showed that men who ate more than 66 grams of sugar a day -- almost double what's recommended -- were 23% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression...
Your sweet tooth may be part of the problem. Several studies have linked sugar and mental health problems. One of the latest showed that men who ate more than 66 grams of sugar a day -- almost double what's recommended -- were 23% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression...
The bitter truth: How too much sugar can harm your physical and mental health. Find out with the help of WebMD's slideshow.
A prospective study with repeat measures of food intake and mental health provides the opportunity to examine the bidirectional nature of the association, and to contribute novel evidence on the effect of sugar dense diet on depression in the general population. There are several plausible biological...
25 ASSOCIATION OF ADDED DIETARY SUGAR AND WORSE MENTAL HEALTH STATUS IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASEdoi:10.1016/S0016-5085(20)30705-8Maaz AhsanFilippos KoutroumpakisClaudia Ramos RiversEva SzigethyDavid J. LevinthalSiobhan ProksellJeffrey Dueker
Sugar affects mental health How many times have you felt sad, lonely, or worried and found yourself turning to the “comfort” of sweet foods? It’s obvious our brains and mental health are linked to sugar in some way. Check this out: ...
Like social media itself, the idea of being addicted to it is fairly new. Mental health professionals haven’t decided if it fits the criteria for its own disorder. But some in the profession argue that it does. All those "likes" and comments can be stimulating. Better make sure they’re...
Provides the building blocks to create new brain cells and brain chemicals Helps increase resilience to stress to avoid mental burnout Supplies the brain with the fuel it needs for mental energy A foundational principle of mental health and cognitive performance is to supply the body with the best...
Sweet treats are often seen as a source of pleasure and comfort, but they also come with their fair share of downsides. The overconsumption of sugary snacks and desserts can lead to a host of health problems, including weight gain, tooth decay, and an increased risk of chronic diseases such...
alter inhibitory neurons in the prefrontal cortex, where decision-making and impulse control are centered. Aside from impaired impulse control and the inability to delay gratification, this alteration may also increase the risk ofmental health problems in childrenand adolescents. As noted in a 2015 ...