Foods rich in tryptophan may boost the production of serotonin in the brain. These foods include eggs, some hard cheeses, soy-based products, turkey, and more. Serotonin is a natural neurotransmitter ...

Late-night snacks: Eat these magnesium- and tryptophan-rich eats to fall asleep faster and prompt more restful shuteye. Yes, there really are foods that can help you sleep better. If you’re prone to ...

Many biological processes exhibit daytime differences governed by rhythmic exposure to sunlight, termed circadian rhythms. Researchers at Penn State recently found, in mice, that a protein critical to ...

Q. I’m working to improve my mental and physical health. What is one nutrient I should be more mindful of that I might not know about? A. As a registered dietitian, I love talking about nutrients that ...

In a new study from Penn State, researchers found that a protein that helps the gut work properly is controlled by the way the liver processes a nutrient at night. The nutrient in question is ...

You are what you eat. Almost. While depression isn’t a labelled ingredient found in foods, depression impacts on your diet, which impacts on depression, in a vicious cycle. This is because depression ...