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Ultra-Processed Foods Spike Anxiety, Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risks

3/15/2025

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A recent study reveals a striking connection between diet and mental health. Wolfgang Marx from Deakin University warns that indulging in ultra-processed foods raises anxiety risk by 48% and depression by 22%. In contrast, embracing a Mediterranean diet can significantly lower these risks, particularly benefiting children and teenagers.

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A recent study reveals a striking connection between diet and mental health. Wolfgang Marx from Deakin University warns that indulging in ultra-processed foods raises anxiety risk by 48% and depression by 22%. In contrast, embracing a Mediterranean diet can significantly lower these risks, particularly benefiting children and teenagers.