Food for Thought: Boosting Physical and Mental Wellness with the Help of Nutrition and Our Mind – An Interview with Karin Hermoni, PhD

Have you heard of the mind-body connection? It refers to the intricate connection between our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and the influence it has on our physical health. Furthermore, how we treat our physical body (what we eat, exercise, sleep) plays a significant role in our mental health. Learn more about this fascinating topic in our interview with Dr. Karin Hermoni, where she discusses just how powerful our thoughts and feelings can be. (more…)

Lutein and Zeaxanthin Intake During Pregnancy Positively Associated with Cognitive and Language Development in Children

Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Maternal intake of lutein and zeaxanthin during pregnancy was positively associated with the child’s cognitive (beta = 0.003, P= 0.001), and language development (beta = 0.002, P= 0.038). (more…)

Adequate Maternal Iron and Vitamin D Status in the Second Trimester Associated with Reduced Depressive Symptoms in the Third Trimester

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher maternal hepcidin (p = 0.005), serum ferritin (p = 0.048) and 25(OH)D3 (p = 0.001) concentrations during the second trimester were significantly associated with lower depression symptom scores during the third trimester.  (more…)

Acute Administration of Guayusa Extract and Lion’s Mane Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Adults

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that those in the AMT group experienced significantly improved neuropsychological scores and improved focus and concentration (p < 0.05). Subjects in the LM group experienced significantly improved reaction time (p 0.05) and happiness scores (p < 0.05).  (more…)