Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s
Extra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...
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Studies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent Children
Study reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.... Read More...
Poor Adolescent Diet May Influence Brain and Behavior in Adulthood
A new study reports adolescent male mice fed with a diet lacking Omega-3 fatty acids performed worse on memory tests and showed increased anxiety during adulthood.... Read More...
Treating Autism By Targeting the Gut
Researchers report therapies that help change the bacteria in the gut could be beneficial in treating autism.... Read More...
Key Link Between Brain Circuits Governing Hunger and Cravings Revealed
A new study could help explain how the hungry brain hinders dieting.... Read More...
Western Diet Increases Alzheimer’s Pathology in Genetically Predisposed Mice
Diet and lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those who are genetically predisposed, a new study suggests.... Read More...
Does Consuming Low Fat Dairy Increase Parkinson’s Risk?
According to researchers, people who consumed at least three servings of low fat dairy a day were had a 34% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
The Surprising Science of Fidgeting
From boosting attention levels and weight management to stress relief, researchers look at why we are prone to fidgeting.... Read More...
Why Our Brain Cells May Prevent Us From Burning Fat When We Diet
Researchers have identified a mechanism that allows the body to adapt to a low caloric intake and limits weight loss.... Read More...
Circadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to Diet
Changing the circadian clock in the liver of mice alters the way the body responds to diet and also changes the gut microbiota, a new study reports.... Read More...
New Appetite Control Mechanism Discovered in Brain
NPGL, a newly discovered molecule, increases appetite during periods of fasting and decreases it when we gorge, researchers report.... Read More...
Nutrition, the Microbiome and Autism
Researchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.... Read More...