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Mary Selvaraj is a post-graduate (MSc) in Foods and Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietician and a Certified Diabetes Educator. She is a member of Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ISPEN). She loves Bonzo, her dog.
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In Cities, Big Green Spaces Give Mood Spikes as on Christmas
Big green spaces provide a boost in a mood similar to the spike on Christmas day. A visit to an urban park can be a solution for negative feelings.
Risks of Psychotic Disorders have Distinct Brain Abnormalities
There is a distinct relationship between the high risk for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and brain development.
Depression, Cannabis Use, and Alcohol Abuse Increased Among Former Smokers
There is an increase in risk factors such as depression and substance abuse which may compromise abstinence from cigarettes among US former smokers.
Genetic Risks and Differences in Gut Flora Together Play a Role in Diseases
Both hereditary and environmental factors such as gut flora play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease.
Older Chinese Americans Face Increased Risk of Violence and Abuse in the Family
Chinese Americans are at risk of experiencing elder abuse, chronic health conditions, and even death. Culturally customized care services for older minorities need to be developed.
