Early life stress may raise risks of postpartum depression
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine recently revealed their findings suggesting that social stress during teenage may increase one's risk of postpartum depression
HAPPY FOOD: NUTRITION AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Your diet is obviously important for your physical health, but did you know nutrition can make a big difference for mental health, too?
More and more studies have been linking what you eat to how you feel mentally and emotionally.
Just this week I read news about nutrition and happiness in students. A new study found four specific nutrition choices made students happier:
- Eating breakfast,
- Eating more meals,
- Eating fruits, and
- Eating vegetables.
Students who ate breakfast every day, had more than 8 servings of fruit and vegetables daily, and had 3 meals in addition to 1-2 snacks per day had the highest happiness score.
On the other hand, a study a few years ago showed people who eat fast food are 51 percent more likely to develop depression.
I believe mental health comes from taking care of your mind, your body, and your spirit. So pick a change you can make, and make it today!
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