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A new study out of New Zealand shows that a combination of a healthy diet, better sleep, and exercise is what's needed for improved mental health. First, sleep.

New Zealand Doctors Link a Raw Food Diet to Good Mental Health New Zealand Doctors Link a Raw Food Diet to Good Mental Health Health February 02, 2021 A recent study from New Zealand doctors found that a raw food diet improved mental health and well-being. The University of Otago research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, surveyed more than 1100 young adults from New Zealand. The U.S. Researchers asked them questions about their sleep, exercise habits, diet, and mental health. Lead author Shay-Ruby Wickham says the research team found that sleep quality, not quantity, most strongly predi...

Sleep, exercise, and healthy eating can boost young people's mental health Researchers say prioritizing wellness in these ways can lead to several health benefits 12/30/2020 Photo (c) alvarez - Getty ImagesA new study conducted by researchers from the University of Otago highlighted three ways that consumers can boost their mental health: getting quality sleep, exercising, and eating more raw fruits and vegetables. The researchers learned that young people who prioritized these three key areas were more likely to have better overall mental well-being, and they also reduced...

CLARE WATSON 21 DECEMBER 2020 Get your eight hours of sleep each night. That's the usual message, because with enough sleep comes a whole host of health benefits. But sleep quality may actually be the most important factor predicting good mental health, more so than hours slept, physical activity, and diet, according to a new study of young adults from researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand.     Disrupted sleep has been linked to poor mental health before, including depression and other mood disorders. Eating a well-rounded diet has also been shown to help prevent depressi...