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B12 Deficiency Is Associated With Depression

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found an association between vitamin B12 deficiency and the incidence of depression in older people. Older adults with low levels had a 51% increased risk of developing depression during the study. Low levels of...

Pervasive Microplastics Are Damaging Your Cells

Plastic is a problem for the environment, wildlife and human health. Laboratory data show how microplastics at levels relevant to human consumption led to cell death and allergic reactions Researchers have found microplastics in the air, oceans, tap water, food supply...

The Profound Health Benefits of Being Grateful

The ability to experience gratitude to others is a fundamental feature of human cognition. Positive effects linked to gratitude include social, psychological and physical benefits, which increase the more you make gratitude a regular part of your daily routine....

Link Between Alzheimer’s and Gut Is Confirmed

The bacteria in your intestines may influence brain functioning and can even promote neurodegeneration. In a study of 89 people, high blood levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) and the short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate and valerate were associated with large...

How Your Gut Health Impacts Your Disease Risk

A significant proportion of your immune system resides in your gastrointestinal tract. Harvard researchers have now identified the specific population of gut bacteria that modulate localized and systemic immune responses to ward off viral invaders. Bacteroides...