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New Release Survey Highlights:

• 91% of parents notice their family is less stressed when they share family meals together.
• 65% of surveyed adults say they are at least somewhat stressed, and more than a quarter (27%) are very or extremely stressed.
• 84% of adults wish they could share a meal together more often.
• Overall, respondents reported eating alone about half of the time. 
• Stress reduction, connecting with other people and taking time to slow down are identified as top benefits of mealtime.

The gut microbiome may play a role in how diet and exercise affect brain health and dementia risk, suggests a recent Baycrest study. This knowledge could help scientists and clinicians optimize strategies to prevent dementia.

New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes (also known collectively as blue spaces) as children. The finding was replicated in each of the countries studied.

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.