NUTRITION

Anxiety and ADHD Can Go Together – Here’s How to Untangle These Widespread Mental Health Disorders

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For decades, one of the biggest challenges for treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that the symptoms often resemble those of other conditions. Anxiety disorders are very common when it comes to neurological diagnoses. A child who struggles to sit, concentrate or complete tasks could be ADHD, anxiety, a learning disability or simply a … Read more

How healthy is corned beef?

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How healthy is corned beef?

If you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef may be on your menu. This dish has become a traditional Irish-American staple for spring break—but it’s not exactly known as a health food. So just how unhealthy is corned beef—and are there ways to make it a little better for you? Here’s what to know. Despite … Read more

We asked a dietitian why eating ‘clean’ can make you feel bad

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The concept of clean eating involves eating minimally processed foods as close to their natural state as possible, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. However, there are major drawbacks to clean diets when they are very restrictive, such as reducing carbohydrates. To better understand the nutrient gap in clean eating, we spoke with … Read more

New clinic offers free treatment provided by U of I mental health counseling graduate students – IPM Newsroom

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CHAMPAIGN – A new clinic in Champaign offers community members free counseling and treatment provided by graduate students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The healing, training and research clinic is staffed by graduate students enrolled in a two-year mental health counseling master’s program. The clinic is offering appointments this semester through May 6, with … Read more

The new initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based nutrition research Japan forward

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The new initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based nutrition research Japan forward

To promote food, nutrition and health, the International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) has launched a new training course in collaboration with two major Japanese food companies, Ajinomoto and Meiji. The goal of the program is to cultivate professionals who can conduct evidence-based food research, disseminate research findings internationally, and contribute to debates about … Read more

HTBA highlights the benefits of vitamin B12 for cognitive function and functional nutrition

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According to HTBA (HealthTech BioActives), vitamin B12 is moving from deficiency management to new possibilities in functional nutrition and cognitive function. The ingredient maker says the vitamin plays an important role in energy metabolism, nervous system function, and red blood cell formation, making it a fundamental nutrient for supporting energy and brain health for life. … Read more