Exam anxiety and exam fear are very common among students, especially during this time of the year as they are nearing their examinations. Stressed-out college students may want to add superfood walnuts to their daily diet after knowing its benefits for their brains. In a recent clinical experiment, undergraduate students’ self-reported indices of mental health and biomarkers of general health were positively impacted by walnut consumption during their university studies.
According to a University of South Australia study that was published in the journal Nutrients, walnuts may be able to mitigate the negative effects of academic stress on the gut flora, particularly in females. Lead researchers, PhD student Mauritz Herselman and Associate Professor Larisa Bobrovskaya, say the results add to the growing body of evidence linking walnuts with improved brain and gut health.
“Students experience academic stress throughout their studies, which has a negative effect on their mental health, and they are particularly vulnerable during exam periods,” Herselman says. Eighty undergraduate students who participated in the treatment and control groups were clinically assessed in three intervals, at the beginning of a 13-week university semester, during the examination period and two weeks after the examination period. Those in the treatment group were given walnuts to consume daily for 16 weeks over these three intervals.
“We found that those who consumed about half a cup of walnuts every day showed improvements in self-reported mental health indicators. Walnut consumers also showed improved metabolic biomarkers and overall sleep quality in the longer term. The World Health Organization has recently stated that at least 75 percent of mental health disorders affect people under the age of 24 years, making undergraduate students particularly vulnerable to mental health problems,” Herselman says. Associate Professor Larisa Bobrovskaya says mental health disorders are common in university students and can adversely affect students’ academic performance and long-term physical health.
“We have shown that consuming walnuts during stressful periods can improve mental health and general well-being in university students, as well as being a healthy and delicious snack and a versatile ingredient in many recipes, to fight some negative effects of academic stress,” Associate Prof Bobrovskaya says. “Due to fewer numbers of males in the study, more research is needed to establish sex-dependent effects of walnuts and academic stress in university students. It’s also possible that a placebo effect might have come into play as this was not a blind study.”
(With inputs from ANI)
Disclaimer: The article is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute as medical advice. Please consult a doctor before starting any treatment.
Also Read: Intermittent fasting may help reverse type 2 diabetes; study
Also Read: Monkeypox to Tomato Flu; 10 deadly diseases that stirred the world in 2022
Latest Health News
Top News
Telangana: 18-year old girl, who had ‘informal marriage’, abducted in front of father
Twinkle Khanna reveals three things she’s learnt from Sundar Pichai
LIVE INDW vs AUSW, Score, Latest Updates: Can IND restrict AUS to chasable total?
Shilpa Shetty’s no equipment core workout is perfect for toned abs | WATCH
BTS dance to Besharam Rang song leaves internet excited; fans call it ‘dynamite at its best’
IPOs in 2022: Fund mobilisation halves to Rs 57,000 cr; new year may be even quieter
Twitter officially announced ‘Blue for Business’ service
Latest News
Suryakumar Yadav returns to first-class cricket with bang, smashes 80-ball 90 in Ranji Trophy match
Twitter officially announced ‘Blue for Business’ service
Google Pixel Tablet, speaker dock leak on Facebook Marketplace
Telangana: 18-year old girl, who had ‘informal marriage’, abducted in front of father
© 2009-2022 Independent News Service. All rights reserved.
Super 100 | News in Hindi | Top 100 News| December 20, 2022
European Union Have Made Strong Allegations On The Bribery Involved In The World Cup, Watch To Know
Top 10: Top Headlines Today | LIVE News in Hindi | Hindi Khabar LIVE | December 20, 2022
Russia Nuclear War: How PM Modi Convinced Putin To Avoid Nuclear War?
Year Ender 2022: Those Big Incidents of World Who Made Into Headlines | World Big Event
Telangana: 18-year old girl, who had ‘informal marriage’, abducted in front of father
In ‘dry state’ of Bihar, police recover 8,000 litres of liquor in Patna’s Paliganj
Amid ‘dog’, ‘mouse’ barbs, PM Modi, Kharge share ‘millets only’ lunch in Parliament | Photos
It is now ‘Italian Congress’ full of bogus leaders and rubber stamp ‘president’, charges BJP
OPINION | Bihar hooch tragedy: Police raids to cover up Nitish Kumar’s failure
Twinkle Khanna reveals three things she’s learnt from Sundar Pichai
Mohit Raina breaks silence on divorce rumours with Aditi Sharma; says ‘I really don’t know…’
Varun Dhawan to make web series debut with Raj and DK’s Citadel, filming begins in January
Sidharth Malhotra breaks silence on marriage rumours with Kiara Advani; Find out
Bholaa: Ajay Devgn raises stakes of action-drama with a suspenseful tagline and intriguing posters
‘Situation extremely difficult…’: Putin calls for strengthening of borders amid war with Ukraine
A look at some of major global political slugfests that dominated news space this year
Pakistan hostage crisis: No breakthrough in talks between govt and Taliban militants
At UN, US clashes with Iran for supplying Tehran-made drones in Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea threatens strong military steps as Japan launches biggest military build-up
LIVE INDW vs AUSW, Score, Latest Updates: Can IND restrict AUS to chasable total?
48 hours after World Cup win, Lionel Messi breaches two new Landmarks | READ
WATCH VIDEO | As Lionel Messi reaches Argentina with World Cup trophy, Buenos Aires slips into party
David Warner has no plans to retire from Test cricket says his agent
Babar Azam reacts after embarrassing home series loss against England | READ
IPOs in 2022: Fund mobilisation halves to Rs 57,000 cr; new year may be even quieter
Global e-commerce revenue drops $250 billion in 2022
Want to buy your dream home before 35? Here are a few tips to make it happen
Nearly 58 per cent of govt-recognised start-ups in THESE 5 states | Check FULL LIST
CNG price hiked across Delhi-NCR | CHECK revised rates in your city
Most runs by an Indian player in ODIs over past five years featuring Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer
Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Shahid Kapoor: Actors making web series debut in 2023
Shah Rukh Khan in Brahmastra to Aamir Khan in Salaam Venky: Best cameos of 2022
Celeb photos that broke the Internet in 2022: Ranveer’s nude pic to Alia-Ranbir’s pregnancy post
IN PICTURES | Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina’s World Cup victory with his family in Lusail
Getting rid of cough in 5 minutes to dark lips, 2022’s most searched home remedies on Google
Arthritis pain may trigger in winter; Ice vs heat therapy- what is better?
What is Seasonal Depression? Know who is at risk, symptoms, treatment and more
Hormones that affect weight and how to improve them
Guide for expecting mothers: Types of delivery methods & processes of childbirth women should know
Shilpa Shetty’s no equipment core workout is perfect for toned abs | WATCH
Christmas 2022: Experience the beauty of holiday season at these best spots with family
Christmas 2022: What you need to decorate Xmas Tree, unique themed ornaments, candies, gifts & more
Mrs World 2022 Sargam Koushal’s glamourous and stylish looks from the pageant | Photos
Christmas 2022: Why is it celebrated on December 25? The facts may surprise you
Twitter officially announced ‘Blue for Business’ service
Google Pixel Tablet, speaker dock leak on Facebook Marketplace
OnePlus to launch new smartphone, earbuds in February: All you need to know
Amazon brings Prime Gaming in India: Know-more
Airtel acquires Lemnisk’s stake to build largest customer data platform
