These foods really do reduce inflammation

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This week: What to eat to reduce inflammation; how to have a healthy gut; understanding seasonal depression; getting the most nutrition out of your Thanksgiving meal; COVID-19 and brain fog; the truth about collagen supplements.

PHOTOGRAPH BY GILES PRICE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION These foods really do reduce inflammation Inflammation diets have been trendy for a long time, and in the past few decades, scientists have accumulated evidence to support the key ingredients that effectively control inflammation. Now, scientists are zeroing in how your diet can affect the gut microbiome—and how you can use your diet to both prevent and treat chronic illnesses. WHAT TO EAT

MICROGRAPH BY MARTIN OEGGERLI, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION What exactly is the gut microbiome—and how can it affect your health? Most gut microbes are helpful—but even favorable microbiota can cause problems if they're out of balance. Here's how your gut microbiome can affect your digestion, immune system, and even your mood. HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY GUT

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• The end of inflammation? This new approach could treat dozens of diseases. • Omega-3 fatty acids are more critical for your health than we thought • The Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time for a reason: It works • No food or medicine can do what olive oil can do. Here's why.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS FERTNIG, GETTY IMAGES The science behind seasonal depression It's normal for moods to fluctuate with seasons and even for people to feel a little more down in the winter, experts say—but those suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience the symptoms of clinical depression. Here's why it happens, and how you might treat it. A BAD MOOD VS. DEPRESSION

MICROGRAPH BY M. I. WALKER, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Ketamine effectively treats depression. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? It has been shown to change lives by treating severe depression and anxiety. But experts say ketamine must be taken with supervision in places equipped to handle medical and psychological emergencies. THE SIDE EFFECTS

PHOTOGRAPH BY LAURA PARTAIN, THE NEW YORK TIMES/REDUX How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods? The foods most people eat on Thanksgiving are loaded with health-promoting nutrients—it's what people add (fat, sugar, salt, and cream) that tips them into the less-healthy zone. Here are some expert tips on how to maximize the meal's nutritional value without ending the day feeling overstuffed—along with some safety tips everyone should know. DON'T COOK THE STUFFING INSIDE THE TURKEY!

COVID-19 AND YOUR BRAIN

MICROGRAPH BY STEVE GSCHMEISSNER, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Nearly 40 percent of long COVID patients suffer from the condition known as brain fog, which causes disorientation, memory loss, chronic headache, and numbness. Now, scientists think they may know why COVID causes brain fog. WHAT SCIENTISTS HAVE LEARNED

• COVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's why • Now we know how COVID attacks your heart • COVID-19 can interfere with your period in many ways. Here's how. • Multiple COVID infections can lead to chronic health issues. Here’s what to know.

DO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS REALLY WORK?

PHOTOGRAPH BY GIANLUCA COLLA, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Collagen production is vital for the health of hair, nails, bones, joints, and other parts of the body. But are those popular supplements worth the money? We explain what collagen does, what happens as you age, and examine the evidence around whether the supplements work. DO THE SUPPLEMENTS REALLY WORK? MAGNESIUM: How magnesium affects your sleep and anxiety—and what you should know about supplements +

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JENN ACKERMAN AND TIM GRUBER, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION For many people with binge eating disorder, there may be a surprising "why": An estimated 30 percent of patients with binge eating disorder also meet the criteria for ADHD. Here's what we know about the fascinating link between these two disorders. HOW TREATMENT WORKS

Want to keep your memory sharp? Here's what science recommends. What is POTS? This strange disorder has doubled since the pandemic What to do when you see mold on your food Scientists knew this drug was useless—but you’ve been using it for decades 4.5 billion years ago, another planet crashed into Earth. We may have found its leftovers. The real story behind the man who kept peace with the Pilgrims

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