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While it's well-established that eating fruits and vegetables can benefit physical health. A recent study suggests that it may also benefit psychological well-being. The research showed a positive association between the quantity of fruit and vegetables consumed and people's self-reported mental well-being. Specifically, the findings indicate that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have an equivalent effect on mental well-being as around 8 extra days of walking a month (for at least 10 minutes at a time). Findings of the study were published in the Journal of Social Science & Medicine. "It's well-established that eating fruit and vegetables can benefit physical health . Recently, newer studies have suggested that it may also benefit psychological well-being," said Peter Howley, lead author of the study. Explaining the study, Howley said, "Our research builds on previous work in Australia and New Zealand by ...

The adolescents who learn about dietary supplements in college are more likely to use them in an appropriate manner, finds a new study. The study was conducted by Binghamton University and was  published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Researchers conducted an anonymous online survey of college students, comparing those enrolled in the Health and Wellness Studies minor at the University with those not enrolled in the program. The survey included questions on perception of dietary supplements, use and knowledge because the purpose of the survey was to investigate whether an education on dietary supplements is effective amongst college students or not. The adolescent population is always the target for dietary supplements ads, as they're more likely to be influenced into taking certain dietary decisions based on them. The researchers concluded that the college students with proper education on dietary supplements exhibit a responsible pattern of us...