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Foods that are high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt should be limited if you have bipolar disorder. Find out why, and what food choices are better for you if you have this condition.
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It’s no secret that eating unhealthy foods can lead to a host of ailments. But a lesser-known effect of a poor diet, according to research, is that it can contribute to bipolar mood episodes. And while there is no specific diet recommended for bipolar disorder, certain food choices may help manage manic episodes.
Moreover, individuals with bipolar disorder have a high prevalence for multiple chronic conditions, such as being overweight or obese, says Rachel Bergmans, PhD, MPH, a research fellow in the department of psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. So choosing healthy options is particularly important if you have this condition. “Maintaining a healthy diet has the potential to not only benefit the symptoms of bi
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Auburn: The top academic officer at Auburn University is facing a no-confidence vote this week by faculty members over lingering dissatisfaction with his handling of class scheduling around the coronavirus pandemic. The Opelika-Auburn News reports the University Senate is scheduled to meet Tuesday to address complaints against Provost Bill Hardgrave, who is being defended by President Jay Gouge. More than 500 faculty members met in a virtual gathering in November to discuss their concerns about Hardgrave and his insistence on returning to primarily in-person classes in the spring. Economics professor Mike Stern said Wednesday that his concerns still haven’t been adequately addressed. Hardgrave and other officials need to better assess teaching spaces and how to follow health guidelines about social distancing, he said. “I vol
Iowa City, Iowa -University of Iowa Health Care is taking part in the Phase 3 clinical trial for the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
The medical center is enrolling 250 people to test the vaccine for its rate of success and safety.
Participants will get two doses, and one-third of them will receive a placebo in the trial.
University of Iowa Health Care previously took part in the clinical trial for the Pfizer vaccine, which is now being administered across the nation.
Novavax uses a more traditional vaccine technology than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which use mRNA to generate an immune response.