Oral microbial activity may help identify autism in children

Gene expression activity within oral microbial communities may be altered in children with autism spectrum disorder, findings published in Autism Research revealed.These results suggested that changes in the bacteria within a child’s mouth may provide biomarkers for identifying autism. — Read on www.healio.com/psychiatry/autism-spectrum-disorders/news/online/{4f355036-0562-4b48-81af-256239008e3c}/oral-microbial-activity-may-help-identify-autism-in-children

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Gut Bacteria Affect Weight Loss in Mayo Study

Gut bacteria thwarts weight loss in Mayo Clinic study, suggesting a medical laboratory test for microbiome could someday help millions of obese people. — Read on www.darkdaily.com/mayo-clinic-researchers-find-some-bacteria-derail-weight-loss-suggest-analysis-of-individuals-microbiomes-a-clinical-lab-test-could-help-millions-fight-obesity/

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Could the future edge in college sports be mental wellness?

Student athletes may sometimes be put on a pedestal, but they experience problems just like any student. They sometimes may be harder to reach, however. A novel program suggests a winning approach. — Read on theconversation.com/could-the-future-edge-in-college-sports-be-mental-wellness-94623

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Gut-Brain “Sports” Nutrition?

I thought this recent exchange of comments from the blog was worth sharing as it’s own post… A few years ago, we sold our sports nutrition company, Wicked Fast Sports Nutrition, to a larger company (LifeVantage) – but when our existing inventory was gone, they decided not to pursue the endurance nutrition category. Too bad,

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MHA Releases Back-to-School Toolkit for 2018-2019 School Year | Mental Health America

Alexandria, VA – In recognition of the challenges a new school year presents for children and adolescents, Mental Health America (MHA) is providing new resources on student mental health (http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/back-school), with an emphasis on web-based tools that can be easily shared across social media platforms. — Read on www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mha-releases-back-school-toolkit-2018-2019-school-year

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Eating for Academic Success

(KUTV) Salt Lake City – A new study from researchers in Spain has shown that eating a “Mediterranean Diet” is associated with better grades in high school student. The Mediterranean Diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts/seeds, fermented foods, and healthy fats from fish and olives has previously been shown to

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