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Research scientists from the University of Newcastle (1) have found that up to about 50% of women in the UK might be suffering from a lack of vitamin A.  This huge lack of this vital vitamin appears to be due to a genetic issue.  It seems that about half of the women in the UK may suffer from a g...

This Autumn I wrote about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and light therapy.  Many people, myself included, find that waking up in the dark is difficult since the body doesn’t seem to have time to adjust to the start of the day.  In the spring and summer it seems easier to get up and start the ...

Following a healthy eating regimen during pregnancy is highly important for the health of both mother and unborn child.  A recent study (1) has emphasised that it is important for pregnant women to include plenty of vegetables as part of their diet.  The study found that daily vegetable c...

On Monday I wrote about omega 3 fats and how they are important for brain function and in protecting against and treating depression.  Today I wanted to look at a UK study which has just been published in the British Journal of Psychiatry (1)....

If you were to search this blog you would notice that I have written extensively about mood, depression, mental health and the brain.  This area of nutrition excites and intrigues me greatly and I have specifically researched it and kept up to date with it, for over eight years now.  A key f...