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Diabetes, Depression, and Diet: How our food choices can impact body and mind

by Samoon Ahmad • April 27, 2020

As seen in Psychology Today. Three of the most burdensome and unfortunately commons conditions affecting people in the United States are obesity, diabetes, and depression. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention found that the prevalence of obesity in 2017-18 in the United States was 42.4% (around 138 million people). Meanwhile, the CDC estimates that […]


Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19: How an improved diet may be your secret weapon

by Samoon Ahmad • March 25, 2020

As seen in Psychology Today. Keeping a wellness regimen during a time of crisis is obviously difficult. Although many of us find ourselves with an abundance of free time, trying to remain healthy and active is a struggle because we are still trying to acclimate ourselves to a new reality that is defined by social distancing […]


The Link Between BDNF and Neuroplasticity: How this lesser-known neurochemical can boost brain health

by Samoon Ahmad • January 10, 2020

As seen in Psychology Today. The human brain is by far the most complex and intricate organ in the body. Apart from regulating our most basic biological functions, the brain is also the seat of consciousness. When something is not right, either due to an irregularity in neurochemical signaling or because of structural deficits caused […]