The Consumption of Bananas Help Ward Off Depression

The consumption of bananas help ward off depression

For Thursday, Aug. 21, WGN’s Ben Bradley and Lourdes Duarte have the latest on new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Potassium may reduce depression risk Eat bananas to help ward off depression.   A new study shows minerals like potassium and zinc may help reduce a person's risk.  Researchers performed a cross-sectional analysis, using health data from more than 22,000 people from the US and South Korea.  Sc…

Eating potassium-rich foods may help keep depression at bay

Specific minerals — particularly potassium and zinc — may help in reducing a person’s depression risk, a recent study suggests.