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California ground squirrels have been observed evolving their diet due to environmental stress including drought and food scarcity showing a rare case of opportunistic carnivory in a normally herbivorous species. Even more fascinating: these squirrels have been seen using rattlesnake skin to mask their scent from predators, rubbing it on their fur proof that they’re not just adapting physically, but strategically.

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I have had patients with schizophrenia whose auditory hallucinations were dramatically reduced on a ketogenic diet... who then saw products like this at the grocery store and decided to "treat themselves." The hallucinations came back with a vengence within 24 hours.

Eat real food.

Metabolic dysfunction is at the core of mental disorders. Exercise, diet & sleep are fundamental to mental health. Excited to serve as Guest Editor for this Topic Collection at BMJ Connections Mental Health.