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From fighting off cranky behavior to preventing dementia, foods can have a powerful effect on your mental health. Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares what you should eat to improve your mood and brain function. Full story
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  About Joy Bauer

Joy Bauer is the nutrition and health editor for TODAY and the author of several books, including the New York Times best-seller "Joy Bauer's Food Cures." Learn more.

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