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·July 26, 2021·4 min read

Harmful Body Fat Not Only Increases Your Waistline, but Also Your Risk of Dementia

Higher body fat leads to increased atrophy of the brain's gray matter and a greater risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.
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·May 14, 2020·3 min read

Coffee linked to lower body fat in women

Women aged between 20-44 who drank two to three cups of coffee a day had 3.4% lower adiposity than those who did not consume coffee. Older women who drank four cups per day had an adiposity level 4.1% lower. Overall, total body fat percentage was 2.8% lower in women of all ages who drank two to three cups of coffee a day.
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·December 19, 2019·4 min read

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Less muscle mass and increased body fat may affect cognition as we age. The link between body mass and declining fluid intelligence may be attributed to different types of white blood cells.
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·August 28, 2019·3 min read

The role of a single molecule in obesity

A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet.
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·August 27, 2019·5 min read

Excess body fat increases the risk of depression

Those who are 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, overweight have a 17% increased risk of developing depression. The risk of depression increases in line with how overweight a person is.
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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.
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·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.
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·January 12, 2019·13 min read

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.
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FeaturedNeuroscience
·January 9, 2019·3 min read

Excessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain Size

Researchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.
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·December 27, 2018·4 min read

How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans

According to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.
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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles
·April 14, 2018·4 min read

Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat

Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.
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