#Sugar may undermine relaxation, even when people feel calm, by keeping the body’s #stress system in a heightened state of arousal, according to new research “If your stomach is full, #relaxation exercises will not be as effective.” library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

We're delighted to have research pioneer Professor Michael Crawford joining our webinar on 21st May 🎉 He continues to advocate for nutrition for the brain to be highlighted & will be joining us for our Q&A discussion We'll be discussing the important topic - eating fish & seafood during pregnancy

“After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” - Sir #DavidAttenborough We revisit his film Ocean - a stark look at industrial fishing, and a reminder that marine ecosystems can recover surprisingly fast when protected.

#Lithium is still the gold standard in treating bipolar disorder Despite decades of research & the constant emergence of new drugs, no alternative has shown comparable efficacy in the long-term prevention of manic & depressive episodes in #BipolarDisorder library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

Watch this recorded webinar w Dr Alex Maxwell on demand: #LifestyleMedicine brings together #sleep, #nutrition, movement, #stress, and social connection into a practical, evidence-based approach that works alongside conventional care - not in place of it www.fabresearch.org/events/lifes...

A food colouring widely used worldwide has been found to alter the balance of bacteria living in the gut & may cause low levels of #inflammation library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #GutHealth #Microbiome #UltraProcessedFood #FoodAdditives #Yellow5 #Nutrition #ChildHealth #FABResearch

*FREELY AVAILABLE* - Why are omega-3 (and omega-6) fats so vital for brain development - and what happens when they're lacking in pregnancy and early life? #omega3 #omega6 #DHA #EPA #ArachidonicAcid #BrainDevelopment #neurodevelopment #pretermbirth #PregnancyNutrition #MaternalHealth

🚨 Food prices are set to rise by 50% since by November, says a new @eciu.net report. This is why we need a Good Food Bill - to ensure the next geopolitical shock doesn't land on the plates of the families who can least afford it. eciu.net/media/press-...

The gut can drive age-associated memory loss, research reveals 🧠🦠 Our gut microbiome composition shifts as we age, changing the types of microbes and metabolic processes happening in the intestines. Young mice given “old” microbiomes performed poorly on memory tests, similar to older mice. 1/3

The Hidden Costs of Low-Priced: Food Price vs Quality Lower-priced products contain significantly more #additives, #sugar, and #salt, exposing a two-tier #foodsystem where access to healthier products is largely reserved for those who can afford them. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

Missing link in how the brain regulates appetite A previously unknown communication chain regulating hunger & fullness has been identified. Findings could eventually aid targeting appetite-related conditions such as #obesity & #EatingDisorders. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #Ozempic

Four in 10 UK parents ‘struggled to afford’ all the essential items needed for their baby’s first six months. There are too many families forced to focus on surviving not thriving. Read more via @theguardian.com here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

🗣️ Henry Dimbleby explaining why school food has to change on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning! We're working with @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social and @chefsinschools.bsky.social to turn school lunches into a source of national pride. 🔗 schoolfoodproject.org.uk

Treating patients with lifestyle medicine may help reduce clinician burnout In interviews across 5 health systems, healthcare professionals described: > job satisfaction 💪 patient relationships •Renewed sense of purpose library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #LifestyleMedicine #HealthcareBurnout

Caffeine helps restore memory function after sleep loss, study shows #SleepDeprivation doesn't just make you tired. It selectively disrupts important #memory circuits. #Caffeine can reverse these disruptions at both the molecular & behavioural levels. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

Beyond pills: what else can support mental health? Lifestyle Medicine brings together sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, and social connection into a practical, evidence-based approach that works alongside conventional care—not in place of it. #FABResearch

Anxiety, depression and psychosis - growing evidence shows nutrition can play a meaningful role alongside standard care. But most clinicians haven’t been given the tools to use it. Join our upcoming live webinar: #Anxiety, #Depression and #Psychosis: How Nutritional #Healthcare Can Help 🧵

Experts warn that social media driven trends & #DietCulture coercion contribute to widespread disordered eating by promoting unhealthy body ideals & pressure to restrict food, influencing attitudes toward food & self image. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #DisorderedEating #BingeEating

Omega-3s. Inflammation. Mental health. There’s a lot of discussion about these topics, but what does the science actually show? 🧵 www.fabresearch.org/events/omega...

Over the past decade, a no. of countries have introduced policies to limit the use of harmful food & beverages Ranging from taxes on sugar, alcohol & tobacco, to bans on advertising. Many proved effective What stands in the way of progress? library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #NoSmokingDay

🌍 One of the most cost effective ways to save millions of lives is hiding in plain sight… Large-scale #FoodFortification is a highly cost-effective intervention for reducing global malnutrition. Read the latest evidence: library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

🐟 How much #Omega3 do you need daily? Despite it's well-known role in brain development, heart health, immune function & mental wellbeing, many populations still fall short of recommended intakes. Guidance varies widely around the world, and in many places it’s still unclear or missing altogether.

🧠 #Omega3, #Inflammation & #BrainHealth Join is for this live webinar with Professor Philip Calder, a world-leading expert in nutritional immunology, as he unpacks the latest evidence. 👉 fabresearch.org/events/omega-3-inflammation-and-the-brain #NutritionalScience #FABResearch #MentalHealth

Researchers found striking similarities btwn #UltraProcessedFoods and #tobacco products—both deliberately formulated to amplify reward in the brain, encourage habitual use & shape public perception in ways that protect profits library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #FoodAddiction #FABResearch

Early childhood nutrition—particularly exposure to ultraprocessed foods—may play a meaningful role in shaping brain development library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #ToddlerNutrition #ChildDevelopment #UltraprocessedFoods #ChildHealth #NutritionScience #FABResearch

A major new report from The School of Artisan Food’s Best Food Forward programme highlights overwhelming public support for food education in England’s schools, while exposing significant gaps and inequalities of access. For more information >>> www.sustainweb.org/news/feb26-h...

Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss Cutting out the foods you love can trigger cravings so intense they make dieting impossible. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #WeightLoss #HealthyEating #NoCrashDiets #FABResearch

Up to 15% of the population experience celiac‑like symptoms but test negative for celiac disease. The gut microbiome may play an important role in how the immune system responds to gluten, even in people who do not have celiac disease. #GutHealth #Microbiome #GlutenSensitivity #FABResearch

Sugary drinks linked to anxiety in young people "With increasing concern about adolescent nutrition, most public health initiatives have emphasized the physical consequences of poor dietary habits, such as obesity & type-2 diabetes," - Dr Chloe Casey, Lecturer in Nutrition & co-author of the study

NEW Resource on Depression and Omega-3: What does the Evidence Say? Despite best-practice treatments, many people still don’t get full relief from depressive symptoms. So what else should we be paying attention to? 🧠 #MentalHealth #NutritionalPsychiatry #FABResearch

Weight Loss Drugs Might Be Sabotaging Your Nutrition

When food intake drops, the body still needs essential vitamins, minerals & protein to keep cells, muscles & organs functioning properly. If those nutrients are not packed into a smaller amount of food, deficiencies can develop library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #WeightLossJourney

Navigating ADHD, dyslexia, & related challenges can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to understanding how diet & nutrition fit in These 3 expert webinars show u how food, nutrients, & lifestyle factors quietly shape focus, learning, mood, & overall brain health. 1/4 #ADHD #Neurodiversity

Plant-based eating can bring real benefits, but only when it is well planned. Many nutrients critical for brain health are richest in animal-based foods, including fish Get your FREE PDF Factsheet: www.fabresearch.org/articles/balancing-human-planetary-health#Veganuary #Veganuary #Vegetarian

Omega-3 supplement failed to improve moderate-to-severe depression more than placebo, in children study. The trial evaluated children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #Omega3 #Omega3FattyAcids #NutritionResearch

Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise in Easing Alcohol Withdrawal, Cravings, and Depression During Addiction Recovery A structured diet, such as Ketogenic Diets, can provide a metabolic scaffold during early recovery. 1/3 #KetogenicDiet #BrainHealth

How binge drinking triggers gut damage and inflammation so quickly Even in healthy adults, a rapid influx of alcohol can weaken the gut lining, making it less able to perform one of its core jobs: keeping bacteria & toxins from entering the bloodstream, a phenomenon known as "leaky gut." 1/2

“We can’t stop here, we must remain focused on the goal: banning all forms of #junkfood advertising to children” - Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Food Foundation In @theguardian.com today 👏 www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...

Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk? A lower risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults who consumed higher amounts of full-fat cheese and cream reported in large Swedish study. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #BrainHealth #DementiaResearch #HealthyEating

A large study involving 3,000 newborns in England found that one-third of all newborns & half of Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) infants are vitamin D deficient "Vitamin D deficiency is common in all babies born in the UK, especially in winter months." library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

New study links leafy greens, berries, and fish to better cognitive health Researchers found that both the Mediterranean and MIND diets were linked to better cognitive health, with the MIND diet showing a slight edge. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #HealthyEating #BrainHealth

How you eat may be connected to how you sleep. Individuals with diabetes were more likely to have trouble sleeping, be diagnosed with sleep disorders, and experience abnormal sleep duration. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

New study finds links between dietary mineral intake and mental health risk

Higher intake of iron, magnesium & selenium was associated with a lower risk of developing depression In contrast, a higher calcium intake was linked with an increased risk of both depression & anxiety library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #brainhealth

This has got to stop. Junk food companies are exploiting every loophole to push unhealthy food on young people🎯 Does the new advertising ban go far enough if it misses out outdoor advertising and still lets companies advertise their brand name anywhere they like? 🔗 bit.ly/3XuoFjr

Keto diet associated with reduced depressive symptoms, anxiety results remain mixed #KetoDiet #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #NutritionAndMood #MajorDepressiveDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Schizophrenia

Sustained carbohydrate restriction was discovered to shift the brain's primary fuel source from glucose to ketone bodies. Switching is known to have influences on mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, & inflammatory signaling library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #Depression #Schizophrenia

Global review reveals 76% of population not meeting #Omega3 guidelines "We found big gaps between what's advised & what most of us consume. We need easier, sustainable ways to get these important nutrients—like foods enriched with omega-3s or supplements." library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...

Ultra-processed food consumption driven by commercial interests, not individual weakness. Here's how to fix it.

#UltraProcessedFoods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #FoodIndustry #PublicHealthPolicy #ChronicDisease #FoodSystems