An in-depth investigation correlating lifestyle choices with cognitive well-being: Public health implications of food packaging trends and memory capacity, an intensive research study

Saurabh Dilip  Bhandare

doi:10.59400/jts.v2i2.1359

An in-depth investigation correlating lifestyle choices with cognitive well-being: Public health implications of food packaging trends and memory capacity, an intensive research study

Saurabh Dilip Bhandare Foxabell—Laboratorium Investigativum, Laboratorium Scientiae et Studiorum Investigativorum, Nashik 422101, India; Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Studies, Rural and Urban Educational Development, Nashik 422101, India

Ariticle ID: 1359

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/jts.v2i2.1359

Keywords: cognitive well-being; food safety and analysis; lifestyle; memory patterns; public health

Abstract

This study presents a multifaceted investigation into the interplay between lifestyle choices, cognitive well-being, and potential health risks associated with food packaging materials. Statistical analyses of memory patterns among diverse population groups, including healthy volunteers, addicted individuals, and those consuming roadside food from street vendors or hawkers, reveal intriguing correlations. The study also conducts a rigorous chemical analysis of newspaper packaging, uncovering significant concerns related to lead contamination. The findings emphasise the need for heightened awareness, further research, and interventions to address potential health risks and ensure the safety of packaging materials. Overall, this research contributes valuable, insightful information that has implications for public health initiatives and packaging industry practices. This is a qualitative study correlating lifestyle choices with cognitive well-being and specific food packaging that impacts the memory and health too. Key findings reveal intriguing correlations between lifestyle habits, the type of food packaging used, and memory capacity. The study’s chemical analysis of newspaper packaging uncovered significant lead contamination, raising serious public health concerns. These findings emphasise the necessity for heightened awareness and targeted interventions to mitigate health risks.

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2024-07-14

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Bhandare, S. D. (2024). An in-depth investigation correlating lifestyle choices with cognitive well-being: Public health implications of food packaging trends and memory capacity, an intensive research study. Journal of Toxicological Studies, 2(2), 1359. https://doi.org/10.59400/jts.v2i2.1359

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