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How Food Makes You Depressed
Diet plays a crucial role in mood disorders. Research shows that foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can fight feelings of depression. Conversely, foods loaded with simple carbs can bring you down. Here’s how.
Lack of Omega 3’s May Make You More Aggressive
Nobody doubts the benefits of omega 3’s on heart health anymore. But these important fatty acids also affect mood and behavior. New research shows that low levels of omega-3 fatty acid can make both depressive and aggressive disorders worse
Do Low-Carb Diets Cause Depression?
Quite a lot of research has compared the results of a low carb diet with a high carb diet on weight loss. But until now, no one has investigated the impact of low carb diets on mood and cognition. Since there’s been a persistent myth about low carb diets making people depressed and foggy-brained, this is a great area of investigation.
The Myth of a Set Point for Happiness
Many psychology professors who are recognized as experts on happiness refer to a set point for happiness. They believe this set point imposes an upper limit on our ability to find real and lasting emotional well-being.
