DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE: EASY DIET STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Source: Stock According to the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological conditions affect more than 3 billion people. Here are 3, easy dietary changes to help your mental health: Increase your fiber. Low fiber intake leads to a degrading of the protective layer that lines the gut and a lowering of the tissue that lines the brain. Avoid fad diets. Some can lead to immunological changes in the brain. Consume the right micronutrients. Examples include B vitamins, which are known to keep the nervous system healthy and help prevent depression, forgetfulness and dementia. Also, iodine, which helps prevent brain damage and polyphenols, which promote new connections in the brain Bottomline: take your multivitamins, eat plenty of fiber and stay away from fad d