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8 Foods to Elevate Your Mood

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  The Top 8 Foods to Elevate Your Mood Our emotions are greatly influenced by the food we eat. It impacts our mood and temperament on a physiological as well as an emotional level. A positive spiral is created when we are happier because it has a beneficial impact on every aspect of our lives. The following are my top picks for "pick me up" meals that you should consume on a regular basis if you ever feel down: 1. Fishes The best source of omega-3, which is required by our brains, is oily seafood like salmon, tuna, sardines, and anchovies. Essential fatty acids, or omega-3s, are those that our bodies are unable to manufacture on their own. They change dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. These are the "feel good" chemicals that give you a pleasant, relaxed, and cheerful feeling. If you're not a big fish fan, try taking a fish oil supplement every day for a few weeks and see how it makes you feel. 2.   Carbohydrates Carbohydrate-restricted diets have been ...
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OWNING A PET IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH

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  OWNING A PET IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH It is well recognized that having a pet can be good for your health.  Even the simple act of returning home to a meow of welcome or a wagging tail may cheer anyone up after a demanding day at work. However, did you know that having a pet has also been shown to help prevent infections and colds?  It appears that a dog is a man's best buddy in the truest sense! Studies conducted by University of Warwick health psychologist Dr. June McNicholas and pharmaceutical company Novartis Animal Health reveal that kids who have pets grow up with better immune systems and attend school more often than kids without pets. 138 kids between the ages of four and eleven had their saliva tested for immunoglobulin (IgA) antibodies, which are produced by the immune system and aid in the defense against illness. The findings demonstrated that children with pets had greater IgA levels and were better able to fight off illnesses like the flu and colds than child...
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