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After 5 p.m., get your body moving, spend quality time with others and give your mind a chance to relax.Relieving stress lowers the body’s stress response, supports sleep and boosts both physical and mental well-being.Limit screen time, soak up morning light and enjoy a nutrient-dense diet to further strengthen mental health. Once the workday ends, most of us finally get a moment to breathe. But instead of truly decompressing, it’s easy to slip into habits that don’t actually restore our mental health—like doomscrolling, answering “just one more” email or zoning out in front of the TV. Experts say the hours…

“Brain food” is undergoing a transformation as a wave of new science-backed ingredient innovations unlocks new tiers of formulation for mental well-being. Experts highlight that new offerings are looking to take brain health claims beyond traditional pills and pharmaceuticals, with the introduction of anxiety-modulating prebiotics and a new class of ingredients for neurodevelopmental disorders, dubbed “psychobiotics.” Nutrition Insight speaks to industry experts at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, AB-Biotics, Balchem, and Gencor, who share insights on the latest innovations in functional ingredients for cognitive performance and mood balance.“We’re seeing some fascinating shifts in consumer behavior around the world in the brain health space.…

The black and white plumage coloration in different species of the wheatear songbirds is linked to multiple genetic variations near a single gene.Image credit:©iStock, Kenan TalasBirds have a dazzling display of patterns, from muted colors to vivid and striking hues. For a long time, scientists believed that the evolution of these traits was a slow process that took place when mutations gradually accumulated. But recent studies have shown that reshuffling of already existing genetic variation, either within a species or through hybridization between species, could produce these traits faster.1,2However, the exact interplay between this genetic reshuffling and the evolutionary history…

Rebecca WallersteinerLondonwallersteiner{at}hotmail.comUntil her untimely death aged 44, Scottish born Vicky Johnson, associate professor of neurosurgery at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, led landmark international research exploring the biology and pathology of traumatic brain injury (TBI), with projects spanning complex pre-clinical models to human pathology studies. She established herself as one of the leaders in TBI research, directing multiple programmes and mentoring many students and postdoctoral researchers.“Traumatic brain injury is a common and often devastating health problem,” she said on the Johnson Laboratory website, highlighting how it affected 2.5 million people a year in the US.1 Johnson’s research focused…

Be the first to rate & review! This Cheesy Pull-Apart Cauliflower recipe takes inspiration from the flavors and texture of a mozzarella stick. A head of cauliflower is slowly roasted until tender and caramelized, then filled with mozzarella cheese that melts between the florets. Crispy panko provides the same golden crust you’d expect from the classic appetizer, while marinara sauce on the side completes the dish. Published on October 16, 2025

Nathalie Bock and her partner juggled childcare, hospital visits and work commitments after their twin sons were born. Credit: Nathalie BockIn January 2021, my partner and I were on fixed-term postdoctoral fellowships in Australia when life threw us a rapid sequence of curveballs. We hadn’t planned on four children, but our third pregnancy became twins. Elio, one of our twin boys, was born with intestinal atresia: his small intestine wasn’t connected to his large intestine. A day after birth, surgeons made a life-saving stoma.Six weeks later, while he was still in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a biopsy revealed…

Credit: frimages/Getty Images One in every 20 people may inherit a genetic variant in key genes that make them prone to developing cancer, according to a major database involving hundreds of thousands of participants. The research, in JAMA, showed that pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants (P/LPVs) for cancer susceptibility genes were much more common than previously thought. The findings suggest that the typical practice of reserving germline genetic testing for cancer susceptibility among people with known risk factors will not identify all at-risk individuals. This could lead to missed opportunities for personalized screening and surveillance. The researchers also noted that…

Tuna salad gets an upgrade with capers and everything bagel seasoning.High-protein tuna is a great source of omega-3s, which support brain and heart health.You can add chopped cornichons for even more flavor. Skip the bagel but not the flavor with this Everything Bagel Tuna Salad. Omega-3-rich tuna becomes creamy and flavorful with mayo and whole-milk Greek-style yogurt. Red onion and celery add crunch and antioxidants, while salty capers and garlicky everything bagel seasoning are balanced with a splash of lemon juice. Dijon mustard adds a final tangy, slightly spicy touch. If you’re looking for a flavorful, high-protein lunch, this tuna…

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland, which controls your metabolism and energy, doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. If you have this condition, your doctor might prescribe levothyroxine (Synthroid, Unithroid) to manage your symptoms.Some research suggests that having a magnesium deficiency contributes to inflammation and may play a role in the development of hypothyroidism. But supplementing with magnesium may help prevent a deficiency, and improve anxiety symptoms and sleep quality, according to the British Thyroid Foundation. Anxiety and sleep issues are two common symptoms of hypothyroidism, according to a study.If you’re interested in taking magnesium, it’s important to…

SPT Labtech and 10x Genomics have partnered to provide automated workflows for single cell research. The collaboration will allow scientists to scale experiments on 10x’s Chromium Single Cell platform, with planned future expansion to the Visium Spatial platform, by providing plug-and-play protocols on SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handling platform, according to officials at both companies. Firefly users will gain access to optimized, ready-to-run methods developed by application teams at SPT Labtech and 10XGenomics, who say these protocols are designed to streamline single cell assay workflows, and improve reproducibility, efficiency, and scalability. This partnership builds on 10x’s acquisition of Scale Biosciences,…