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News & Articles By Coco Somers
06/12/2026
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By Coco Somers
Laughter Activates Brain Networks, Reduces Stress, Researchers Say
Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. In her book “The Brain That Loves to Laugh,” Harding argues that joy is a complex biological phenomenon that helps children navigate stress and build resilient, receptive minds, […]
06/11/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poorer Attention, Slower Mental Processing Even in Healthy Diets
A new study from Monash University found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with lower scores on tests of visual attention and mental processing speed, even among adults who otherwise follow healthy diets. The findings, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, add to growing evidence linking industrially processed […]
06/10/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Pro-Inflammatory Diets to Higher Depression Risk, Especially in Women
A seven-year study of 3,740 older adults in Hong Kong found that those consuming pro-inflammatory diets had consistently higher levels of depressive symptoms, according to researchers. The association was stronger in women, with a nearly 63% larger effect compared to men, the study reported. The research used the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) to score diets […]
06/09/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Fish Oil, B Vitamins to Later Menopause Onset
A new analysis from the UK Women’s Cohort Study has found that regular use of fish oil, B-complex vitamins, antioxidant mixtures, and vitamin C is associated with a later age at natural menopause. The research, published in the journal Nutrients in June 2026, examined data from 3,566 women and their supplement habits over time. The […]
06/09/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Moderate Calorie Restriction Improves Diet Quality in Healthy Adults
A two-year clinical trial has found that healthy adults who reduced their calorie intake by an average of 12% improved their overall diet quality and lowered markers of dietary inflammation without developing nutrient deficiencies. The findings come from the CALERIE 2 trial (Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy), which enrolled 218 […]
06/08/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Pesticide Exposure to Health Effects Across Generations, Gaps Seen in U.S. Regulation
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in February found that a single exposure to the fungicide vinclozolin in pregnant rats led to reproductive and kidney diseases persisting for at least 20 generations. The research, led by Washington State University biologist Michael Skinner, indicates that environmental exposures can alter gene […]
06/04/2026
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By Coco Somers
Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplementation Reduced Insulin Resistance in Non-Obese Diabetic Rats, Study Finds
Fish oil supplementation reduced insulin resistance and improved blood sugar control in non-obese diabetic rats, according to a study published in Nutrients. The research, funded by the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), used Goto-Kakizaki rats, a well-established animal model for non-obese Type 2 diabetes. Rats received 2 grams of fish oil per kilogram of body […]
06/04/2026
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By Coco Somers
Fruits High in Potassium: Key Sources and Dietary Considerations
The National Institutes of Health recommends adults consume 4,700 milligrams (mg) of potassium daily, according to the Dietary Reference Intakes table published in a 2007 nutritional study [1]. Potassium is an essential mineral required for blood pressure regulation and muscle function, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But only about 5% of the U.S. […]
06/03/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Adequate Levels of Five Micronutrients to Lower Odds of Depressive Symptoms
A new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has found that adults with adequate blood levels or dietary intake of five specific micronutrients had significantly lower odds of reporting depressive symptoms, according to researchers. The study, which examined data from 3,654 U.S. adults aged 20 and older between 2011 […]
06/03/2026
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By Coco Somers
Coffee’s Health Benefits: An Overview of Research and Perspectives
Coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases, according to multiple large-scale observational studies. Researchers have linked regular intake of the beverage to lower rates of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. A review published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture stated that coffee contains […]
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