Along with four other facts we discovered  about healthy living, olive oil may reduce your chance of dying from dementia.

Here is your weekly digest of health-related news you might have missed. Experts discussed the concerning trend of an increase in colorectal cancer cases among children with Yahoo this week. Doctors discovered a dead worm in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brain, according to the independent presidential contender. Additionally, Jessica Biel gave her explanation for taking a 20-pound Epsom salt bath prior to the Met Gala.

This week, Panera Bread made headlines again when it announced that it would be phased out of its highly caffeinated "charged lemonade" in response to several lawsuits. In the meantime, during a live-streamed discussion with WeightWatchers, Oprah Winfrey proclaimed that she is "done with diet culture."


Do you want to feel less stressed? Consider going birdwatching.

Seek solace in the skies? According to a recent North Carolina State University study, it's worth a shot. The results of the study showed that students who participated in outdoor activities such as nature walks experienced less psychological distress and greater well-being; birdwatching was especially beneficial in this regard.


Everyone's mental health suffers when they feel pressured to be a great parent.

57% of parents said they felt burned out in a recent study conducted by academics from Ohio State University College of Nursing, which polled over 700 parents. In addition to being connected to inflated expectations for their position, parental burnout has also been linked to a rise in mental health problems in kids, including anxiety and sadness.


Olive oil could be very beneficial to the brain.

According to a recent observational study that was published in JAMA Network Open, those who consumed a half-ton of olive oil daily had a 28% lower chance of passing away from dementia than those who did not. Regardless of the makeup of their diet, those who drank higher amounts of olive oil were generally at a lower risk.


Diets high in processing can cause premature death.

According to a recent study, there was a 4% increased risk of death for those who consumed more ultra processed foods, such as cookies, sugary cereal, and chicken nuggets, as reported in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ. The investigation, which examined the dietary patterns of 115,000 individuals without a history of research on diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular illnesses discovered that meat products and sugary foods like soda and ice cream had an especially strong correlation with death.

Increased movement helps reduce depressive symptoms.

According to a recent University of Toronto study, persons with depression moved less and were more likely to experience worse symptoms. They also had lower levels of physical activity. On the other hand, it was also discovered that people who moved more frequently had higher odds of feeling happier. The authors of the study contend that although depression may have long-term effects, they may not be as great as the effects of one's present activity levels, emphasizing the value of maintaining an active lifestyle for reasons other than physical health not to mention your emotional and mental well-being.