Mineral deficiencies are often associated with a variety of physical problems, but they have implications for mental health too. In this Sharepost I'm exploring the possible effects of depleted mineral levels.
Mental agility and alertness is partly due to having the correct levels of zinc in our bodies. Zinc deficiency is a possible cause of depression, poor appetite, hair loss and impaired taste and smell. White spots on the fingernails are a sign of zinc deficiency. If in doubt, cut out...
I'm a sucker for Google News on diabetes. Yes, I ask for it every day, unwavering. Today had an attention-grabbing headline: the diabetes... Read more »
There was a recent decision made regarding who Medicare and Medicaid will reimburse for providing behavioral weight loss counseling to... Read more »
Never before has a nation known so much about nutrition yet eaten so poorly. You know the statistics: 30% of our children are... Read more »
In my efforts to raise consciousness about obesity and its contributing factors, I am hoping that the same phrase that is being used... Read more »
Of all places, you would think that a hospital would offer really healthy food. Well that is not happening in a majority of hospitals... Read more »
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Poor feeding is when an infant has a lack of interest in feeding or a problem receiving the proper amount of nutrition.Alternative NamesFeeding -... Read more »
Teenagers from low-income families have a higher rate of migraines than kids from higher-income families, a study has found. Researchers say... Read more »
According to health experts, four of the top 10 causes of death are linked to poor diets or diets that lack important nutrients. In fact, a recent... Read more »
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There is a connection between food consumption and athletic performance. Function There is a large body of evidence showing a relationship... Read more »
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease typically have great and warranted concerns about what they should eat. While diet is most likely not a... Read more »
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