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Depression is incredibly common. One in four women and one in 10 men will suffer from depression at some point in their lives and it’s been found that 4 per cent of children in the UK are affected by depression, too. While there’s no substitute for psychiatric care, some supplements have been found to have a dramatic effect on mood. If you’re currently taking an anti-depressant or any other medication, check with your doctor before trying these mood boosters. (more…)

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If you’re keen to protect yourself from memory loss in the future, consider the role that exercise and diet can play in preventing ailments like Alzheimer’s disease.  There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease – and many other mental health problems – at this point and the prevention experts are advising people to adopt healthier lifestyles in order to have independent and happy golden years. (more…)

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I did it again! I walked into the kitchen and once there had absolutely no idea what I was there for – I’m sure there should be a word for that. This was made particularly annoying by the fact that I wasn’t hungry and had interrupted one of the many things I had to get done that day to go and do/get this thing which I’d forgotten. I decided I needed to boost my brain power – immediately. Here’s what I’m going to eat next time I find myself in the kitchen wondering exactly what it is I’m doing there – brain food. (more…)

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The body knows. While it’s very likely a craving for McDonalds is simply that – a craving for greasy unhealthy food – sometimes our bodies communicate with us through urges to eat certain foods. Learning to identify what your body is saying through craving certain foods will help you get over the craving, as well as help you fuel your body with the food it needs at any given time. As long as the craving you’re experiencing is physical and not emotional, following these pointers will do wonders for your health. (more…)

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If you need an excuse to eat salmon, look no further. Research on omega-3 fatty acids (abundant in fatty fish like salmon) shows that they’re called ‘essential’ fats for a reason. These good fats make you smart, keep your heart healthy, and even help with the ageing process. While the bad kind of fat – saturated fat – found in meat and dairy should be avoided, the body can’t live without omega-3 fatty acids. The brain, for example, is about two-thirds fat. But not just any kind of fat. There are two kinds of fat the body and the brain can’t make, and can’t live without, and one of them is omega-3 fatty acid, found in the highest amounts in cold water fish. (more…)