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Weekend Link Love – Edition 445

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RESEARCH OF THE WEEK Agriculture changed fatty acid conversion genes. Elderly women who start taking statins have an increased risk of developing diabetes (just what they need!). Climbing stairs for 3 minutes after each meal improves glucose control in type 2 diabetics. Good sleep is like winning the lottery . NEW PRIMAL BLUEPRINT PODCASTS Episode 161: Helen Marshall : Host Elle Russ chats with Helen Marshall, who used Primal living to overcome debilitating digestive issues and now runs a global health coach service, produces a line of Primal Alternatives to the foods we used to love (and franchises it out to other people), all from 100 kangaroo-strewn acres in the Australian bush. INTERESTING BLOG POSTS How hot baths and other forms of “passive heating” can have surprisingly beneficial effects . Is 15,000 steps a better target than 10,000? Why there’s nothing like a good storm . MEDIA, SCHMEDIA Watch the precise moment a plankton eats plastic. Woman dies after recei

Can The Mediterranean Diet Help Treat Depression?

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Feeling a bit down? New research suggests that a Mediterranean diet can help treat depression. Now that’s cause for celebration! The study suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and lean proteins may be able to treat major depressive episodes.   The study The researchers followed 67 Australian individuals with a history of depression and poor dietary habits. Study participants were randomly sorted into two groups. One group received dietary intervention, consisting of 60-minutes of Dietitian-lead nutrition one time per week. The second group received social support, otherwise known as ‘befriending’ or spending time with another individual discussing neutral topics, like sports, news or music. In addition to the interventions, both groups were being treated with a mixture of anti-depressive medication or therapy. The dietary intervention group learned about the importance of eating a Mediterranean diet, including 5-8 servings of whole grains per day