Mayo Clinic on Nutrition

About one-fourth of U.S. adults have a diagnosed mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety or ADHD. And with the everyday stress of life, even people who don't have a diagnosis may be looking for a way to find some relief. Can we find a solution on our plates? Is nutrition an effective way to treat mental health?

On this episode of On Nutrition, psychiatrist Brooke Resch, M.D., a nutrition influencer who goes by @CookWithDrBrooke online, shares her take on nutritional psychiatry myths and how patients can translate nutrition information into real-life meals while dealing with real-life limitations.

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Almost a fourth of the U.S. population lives with chronic pain, with treatment options including medication and physical therapy. But where does nutrition fit in? Is it possible to reduce chronic pain with food and weight management?

In this episode of On Nutrition, Healthnix app founder Maja Mazur and registered dietitian Chelsey Hoffmann talk about the gut-brain connection’s role in pain, which foods trigger inflammation and how supplements may or may not help.

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Why do some people seem to shed weight easily while others don’t get the same results, no matter how hard they try? According to the theory of obesity phenotypes, the way each of us gains weight is different — and the best way to lose it may be different, too.

On this episode of On Nutrition, bariatrician, gastroenterologist and internist Dr. Andres Acosta shares his research on obesity phenotypes, how genetics can play a role in developing obesity, and how a person’s phenotype gives providers a pathway to tailor treatment.

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Humans are living longer than ever — but longer life doesn’t always mean better health. More than half of U.S. adults are living with at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, heart disease or obesity. So what can we actually control to help prevent these diseases as we age? And what should we be eating to stay healthier, longer?

On this episode of On Nutrition, cardiologist Dr. Stephen Kopecky breaks down 11 foods linked to longevity and shares practical strategies for healthy aging from his book, Live Younger Longer.

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Why are habits so hard to build — and even harder to break? And do they really have to be perfect to improve your health?

On this episode of On Nutrition, Mayo Clinic dietitian Tara Schmidt sits down with health coach Jenn Trepeck to explore the science of habits and how small, realistic changes can lead to lasting results. From decision fatigue to mindset shifts, they break down why so many health goals stall — and what actually helps them stick.

They also discuss the role of health coaching, how habits evolve over time, and why flexibility — not perfection — may be the key to long-term success.

Whether you’re trying to eat better, move more or reset your routine, this episode offers practical strategies to help you build habits that work in real life.

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