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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Could #Omega3 supplements help children & adolescents with #ADHD? Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplements, primarily omega-3s, appeared to have stronger effects on performance-based cognitive tests than on behavioural rating scales library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #MentalHealth
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Brain aging may be detected decades before symptoms appear, with links to gut health A new study involving nearly 1,500 adults found that people whose brains appeared older than expected tended to have poorer working memory & #ExecutiveFunction, along with more symptoms of #depression #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#Tobacco companies once paid doctors and scientists to muddy the evidence. Has anything really changed? Food, alcohol, pharmaceutical, gambling and other industries can fund the very professionals, institutions and organisations involved in researching, advising on or regulating their products.
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Download this FREE PDF: www.fabresearch.org/resources/om... Despite best-practice, & the range of evidence-based treatments available, many people still don’t experience full relief from depressive symptoms. So: what else should we be paying attention to?🧠 #MentalHealth #EPA #Depression
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
How Ketogenic Diets Treat #Epilepsy: New Insights Could Guide Future Therapies A new review brings together the latest clinical and laboratory research to explain how #KetogenicDiets may help people with epilepsy. #BrainHealth #Neurology #NutritionResearch #Seizures #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Could what children eat in their earliest years shape how their brains develop yrs later? A major review of 73 studies has found a striking link between poor nutrition in infancy & lower intelligence scores in adolescence #ChildNutrition #BrainHealth #CognitiveHealth #ChildDevelopment #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What if some behaviour problems are being made worse by what’s on the plate? 🧠🍽️ From #aggression and #impulsivity to challenging behaviour, growing research suggests that #nutrition may be one piece of a much bigger picture. 1/2 #ADHD #Autism #MentalHealth #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🧠 Could your gut be helping you form memories? We tend to think of #memory as something that happens entirely in the brain. But new research suggests your gut may be playing a surprisingly important role. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #GutBrainAxis #BrainHealth #CognitiveHealth
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Less sugar early in life may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's People exposed to less sugar during the first 1,000 days after conception had a lower risk of #dementia, #Alzheimer's, #anxiety and #depression later in life. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #Pregnancy #EarlyLife #MentalHealth
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Struggling to keep your #BloodSugar under control, even when you're trying your best? A new randomised controlled trial found that medically tailored grocery deliveries helped people with #Type2Diabetes lower their HbA1c more than usual care alone.
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
They used cigarette science to sell children's lunches. Lunchables were designed to appeal to children's desire for play and independence, while easing parents' guilt with familiar brands like Oscar Mayer and Kraft. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... 1/2 #Tobacco #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The recording of our webinar is available to watch! Dr Rachel Gow (child neuropsychologist & pioneer in nutritional neuroscience) & Dr Alex Richardson explore why the UK's education system is failing neurodivergent children & how we can rethink support through the lens of brain health & nutrition
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A 2-year clinical trial found that older adults who followed a structured program of exercise, a brain-healthy diet, cognitive training & social activities improved their memory & thinking skills 55% more than those who received general health advice alone. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Two Treatments Show Promise for Children with #AvoidantRestrictiveFoodIntakeDisorder (#ARFID) ARFID can affect growth, #nutrition, #MentalWellbeing and everyday life, but this landmark study offers new hope for children and their families. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🥑 Could a ketogenic diet help treat serious mental illness? The 1st randomized controlled trial of a #KetogenicDiet in people with psychotic disorders has reported promising results. #Psychosis #Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #FABResearch #BipolarDisorder #NutritionalPsychiatry #MentalHealthResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Could a lack of adequate nutrition be aggravating tantrums, aggressive behaviour & even crime? 🧠 It might sound like a stretch but the science is rather compelling that diet & food plays some part 🍽️ Read about our NEW handout: Omega-3 for Reducing Aggression, Antisocial & Challenging Behaviour 👇
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Ever wondered why 1 drink can turn into a craving for crisps, nachos & pizza? Alcohol may trigger a biological drive for protein, making u reach for savoury foods. But many ultra-processed snacks are "protein decoys" packed with fat & refined carbs but low in the protein yr body is actually seeking
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Cows v plants: Which milk delivers the best health benefits? A major new review suggests that it's not just what #milk contains that matters, but how those nutrients are packaged together. 1/2 #Calcium #Protein #VitaminB12 #Iodine #PlantBased #PublicHealth #FABResarch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Just 2 micrograms of #VitaminB12 a day. Less than a tiny fragment of a grain of salt. Yet without it, your body struggles to make healthy blood cells, protect nerves and keep your brain functioning properly. 1/3 #Dementia #HealthyAgeing #BrainHealth
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A healthy diet may still help protect your brain, even if early signs of #dementia are already present. 🧠🥗 People eating a healthier, lower-inflammatory diet had up to a 30% lower relative risk of developing dementia, even among those with blood biomarkers suggesting a higher biological risk.
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
It’s time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation & healthy school meals As economies grow, countries move from rural, low-productivity agricultural systems 2 more diversified systems, & on to commercialised systems, inundated with ultra-processed foods
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Early bird ends Sunday!
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
How the food industry shapes your child’s fussy eating New research suggests fussy eating isn't just about parenting styles or children's personalities. Food companies are shaping young tastes through marketing, packaging, & #UltraProcessed products designed to be irresistible. 1/2 #FoodMarketing
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
☀️ People assume summer sunlight fixes low vitamin D Scientists found levels stayed low year-round in many older adults & people from ethnic minority backgrounds, challenging a long-held belief Important implications for #BoneHealth & long-term wellbeing library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Eating “clean” foods can become an obsession for some. Focusing on “proper nutrition” can become obsessive, as it is often based on restrictive eating patterns and avoiding foods considered to be “unhealthy” or “impure”. Social media can exacerbate this. #WellnessCulture #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs - Why Nutrition Matters New systems for supporting children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in the UK would do well to recognise the fundamental importance of nutrition to healthy brain development, experts say. #ADHD #Autism
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Book by Sunday to get the Early Bird rate! All bookings include free recording (and downloadable handouts to 'Fish and Seafood During Pregnancy').
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease for those 65 years and older, according to researchers. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #AlzheimersDisease #BrainHealth #Nutrition #Eggs #Choline #CognitiveHealth #HealthyAging
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
What you eat as a teenager may shape food choices later in life Consuming a high‑fat diet during the teenage years led to more rigid, habitual food‑seeking behavior in adulthood Read here: library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #AdolescentHealth #TeenNutrition #Obesity
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Are we failing to nourish the next generation? The latest National Diet & Nutrition Survey reveals that many UK children, adolescents & women of childbearing age aren't meeting recommended intakes 4 key nutrients essential for brain development & lifelong health www.fabresearch.org/events/uk-nu...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
#Sugar may undermine relaxation, even when people feel calm, by keeping the body’s #stress system in a heightened state of arousal, according to new research “If your stomach is full, #relaxation exercises will not be as effective.” library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We're delighted to have research pioneer Professor Michael Crawford joining our webinar on 21st May 🎉 He continues to advocate for nutrition for the brain to be highlighted & will be joining us for our Q&A discussion We'll be discussing the important topic - eating fish & seafood during pregnancy
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
“After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” - Sir #DavidAttenborough We revisit his film Ocean - a stark look at industrial fishing, and a reminder that marine ecosystems can recover surprisingly fast when protected.
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
#Lithium is still the gold standard in treating bipolar disorder Despite decades of research & the constant emergence of new drugs, no alternative has shown comparable efficacy in the long-term prevention of manic & depressive episodes in #BipolarDisorder library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Watch this recorded webinar w Dr Alex Maxwell on demand: #LifestyleMedicine brings together #sleep, #nutrition, movement, #stress, and social connection into a practical, evidence-based approach that works alongside conventional care - not in place of it www.fabresearch.org/events/lifes...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A food colouring widely used worldwide has been found to alter the balance of bacteria living in the gut & may cause low levels of #inflammation library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #GutHealth #Microbiome #UltraProcessedFood #FoodAdditives #Yellow5 #Nutrition #ChildHealth #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
*FREELY AVAILABLE* - Why are omega-3 (and omega-6) fats so vital for brain development - and what happens when they're lacking in pregnancy and early life? #omega3 #omega6 #DHA #EPA #ArachidonicAcid #BrainDevelopment #neurodevelopment #pretermbirth #PregnancyNutrition #MaternalHealth
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Brain Development
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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🚨 Food prices are set to rise by 50% since by November, says a new @eciu.net report. This is why we need a Good Food Bill - to ensure the next geopolitical shock doesn't land on the plates of the families who can least afford it. eciu.net/media/press-...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The gut can drive age-associated memory loss, research reveals 🧠🦠 Our gut microbiome composition shifts as we age, changing the types of microbes and metabolic processes happening in the intestines. Young mice given “old” microbiomes performed poorly on memory tests, similar to older mice. 1/3
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The Hidden Costs of Low-Priced: Food Price vs Quality Lower-priced products contain significantly more #additives, #sugar, and #salt, exposing a two-tier #foodsystem where access to healthier products is largely reserved for those who can afford them. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Missing link in how the brain regulates appetite A previously unknown communication chain regulating hunger & fullness has been identified. Findings could eventually aid targeting appetite-related conditions such as #obesity & #EatingDisorders. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #Ozempic
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Barnardo's @barnardos.org.uk · 14/04/2026
Four in 10 UK parents ‘struggled to afford’ all the essential items needed for their baby’s first six months. There are too many families forced to focus on surviving not thriving. Read more via @theguardian.com here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study says
Exclusive: Survey of 2,000 people by Barnardo’s also finds almost half feel their child has missed opportunities due to cost
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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🗣️ Henry Dimbleby explaining why school food has to change on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning! We're working with @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social and @chefsinschools.bsky.social to turn school lunches into a source of national pride. 🔗 schoolfoodproject.org.uk
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Treating patients with lifestyle medicine may help reduce clinician burnout In interviews across 5 health systems, healthcare professionals described: > job satisfaction 💪 patient relationships •Renewed sense of purpose library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #LifestyleMedicine #HealthcareBurnout
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Caffeine helps restore memory function after sleep loss, study shows #SleepDeprivation doesn't just make you tired. It selectively disrupts important #memory circuits. #Caffeine can reverse these disruptions at both the molecular & behavioural levels. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php...
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Beyond pills: what else can support mental health? Lifestyle Medicine brings together sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, and social connection into a practical, evidence-based approach that works alongside conventional care—not in place of it. #FABResearch
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Anxiety, depression and psychosis - growing evidence shows nutrition can play a meaningful role alongside standard care. But most clinicians haven’t been given the tools to use it. Join our upcoming live webinar: #Anxiety, #Depression and #Psychosis: How Nutritional #Healthcare Can Help 🧵
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Experts warn that social media driven trends & #DietCulture coercion contribute to widespread disordered eating by promoting unhealthy body ideals & pressure to restrict food, influencing attitudes toward food & self image. library.fabresearch.org/viewItem.php... #DisorderedEating #BingeEating
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Food and Behaviour Research @fabresearch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Omega-3s. Inflammation. Mental health. There’s a lot of discussion about these topics, but what does the science actually show? 🧵 www.fabresearch.org/events/omega...
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