Food and Behaviour Research

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#breastmilk #maternalnutrition #plantbased #ultraprocessedfoods #infanthealth #fattyacids

Mothers who ate the plant-based substitute showed lower levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (important for infant neurodevelopment) and higher levels of saturated fats from tropical oils used in ultra-processed foods.

Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days — even when the rest of the diet was whole, unprocessed foods.

A first-of-its-kind study with surprising results.

Short fasts do not impair thinking ability in healthy adults, study says

"Our results contradict the widespread assumption that fasting inherently compromises thinking ability. Across a broad range of diverse tasks, cognitive performance remained remarkably stable."

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#CognitivePerformance #IntermittentFasting #MentalPerformance

This London event explores lipid research with a focus on human health and disease — featuring Professor Michael Crawford and Dr Simon Dyall among the expert speakers. 👇

Read more and download our 2-page summary on this overlooked area 👇
🌐 www.fabresearch.org/articles/omega-3-in-pregnancy-for-preterm-birth

#WorldPrematurityDay #PretermBirth #EarlyLifeNutrition

There are wonderful examples of this research being put into practice around the world — saving lives, supporting families, improving healthcare, and reducing long-term costs 💰

Please help us spread the word — governments and policymakers could reduce preterm birth risk by addressing nutrition. This simple shift could change lives 💜 #PretermBirth #EarlyLifeNutrition

In the lead up to #WorldPrematurityDay we’re resharing this piece to raise awareness of the important nutrition evidence that often gets overlooked in reports & UK guidance 📢

Omega-3 for Depression & Dementia: The Devil is in the Detail Tuesday 18th November <br> <br> We’ve all heard that Omega-3 is 'good for the brain' - but what does the science really say when it comes to mental health and cognitive decline?

🎥 This event will be recorded — so even if you can’t attend live, your booking gives access to the full video + handouts afterwards.

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#FABResearch #Omega3 #BrainHealth #MentalHealth

Too often research detail gets lost behind blanket claims

But factors like study population, type, dose, & the balance of fats can dramatically change results

Join Dr Simon Dyall to go beyond the headlines & unpack the real science on Omega-3, #Depression, #Dementia, & brain health

🧠 A Special FAB Research Live Webinar + Q&A
with Dr Simon Dyall (University of Roehampton)
📅 Tues 18 Nov | 🕕 6–7.30 pm GMT

We’ve all heard Omega-3 is “good for the brain” — but what does the science really say about mental health and cognitive decline?

#Omega3 #BrainHealth #MentalHealth

Paracetamol, pregnancy & autism: what the science really shows

The largest & most rigorous study to date found no increased risk of autism in children whose mothers used paracetamol during pregnancy, once family & genetic factors were accounted for

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Whole-fat dairy in youth linked to 24% lower artery calcification risk

A new generation of nutrition research is challenging long-held beliefs—suggesting that for dairy products, the overall effects of whole-fat varieties on heart health may be positive

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Can Omega-3 truly help with depression and protect against dementia?

Find out in our next FAB webinar...

Omega-3 for Depression & Dementia: The Devil is in the Detail

📅 Tues 18 Nov

🕕 6:00 (GMT)

🎤 Dr Simon Dyall — Neuroscientist & Nutrition Expert

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🎥 Can’t join live? Booking includes recording & handouts

#Omega3 #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Dementia

Physical inactivity, poor diet, obesity, alcohol use, & conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, & social or intellectual isolation are believed to contribute to cognitive decline

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#CognitiveDecline #DementiaPrevention #HealthyAging

Adopting healthy habits can improve cognitive decline

Lifestyle changes — including regular exercise, a Mediterranean/DASH-style diet, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement — can slow cognitive decline & support brain health in older adults, new study shows

#HealthyAging #DementiaPrevention

Bribing kids to eat their veggies might work short-term, but it can backfire in the long run! 🍎🥦

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#HealthyEating #ParentingTips #ChildNutrition

Studies show using sweets or treats as rewards increases children’s preference for those foods

Over time, dessert becomes the “prize” & vegetables the “chore,” skewing their perception of food value

Bribes also link food w achievement or behaviour, fostering emotional eating patterns later in life

Omega-3 for Depression & Dementia: The Devil is in the Detail Tuesday 18th November <br> <br> We’ve all heard that Omega-3 is 'good for the brain' - but what does the science really say when it comes to mental health and cognitive decline?

Want to know what the science really says about omega-3s, mental health, and dementia?

Join our upcoming webinar — early bird extended until Sunday! 🗓️

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#DementiaPrevention #Supplements #FABResearch #MentalHealth #HealthyAging

🧠 Omega-3s show cognitive decline benefits in new review

Findings suggest omega-3s may only support brain health once a threshold level is reached — not just by taking higher doses.

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#Omega3 #BrainHealth #CognitiveDecline #HealthyAging #NutritionScience

📣 Early Bird Extended! You now have until Sun 2nd Nov to book your place for Omega-3 for Depression & Dementia: The Devil is in the Detail.

Don’t miss Dr Simon Dyall’s expert insights into how Omega-3s affect mood, cognition, & long-term brain health

#Omega3 #MentalHealth #Depression #Dementia

Serious mental illness often brings rapid weight gain – but support is missing

Yet, despite their much higher risk of diabetes and heart disease, they were no more likely to be offered a place on a weight-loss programme.

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#MentalHealth #Obesity #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #WeightGain #Antipsychotics #HealthInequality

People with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who were overweight or obese ≈ 10% more likely than the avg overweight or obese person 2 be told to lose weight

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#MentalHealth #Obesity #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #WeightGain #Antipsychotics #HealthInequality

🎥 Missed it live? The recording of our latest FAB webinar — “Mental Health and the B12 ‘Blind Spot’” — is now available to watch!

📧 Attendees: check your inbox for your access link.

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#VitaminB12 #MentalHealth #Nutrition #BrainHealth

Meeting global omega-3 needs means moving toward smarter, more sustainable solutions. 🌍💡

Learn how we can bridge the gap and protect both health and the planet.

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#Sustainability #HealthyEating #Omega3 #NutritionResearch