FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 3, 2020·5 min readArtificial sweeteners combined with carbs may be more harmful than sweeteners aloneConsumed alone, artificial sweeteners do not appear to have a negative impact. However, when consumed with carbohydrates, insulin sensitivity changes and the brain has a decreased response to sweet tastes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 10, 2019·5 min readBreast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesityMaternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 4, 2019·3 min readNo such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving itCarbohydrate consumption from sugary drinks and snacks does not help to improve mood. The findings may help increase public awareness that the 'sugar rush' is a myth and help inform health policies to promote healthier alternatives.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2018·5 min readConnection Between Cognitive Function and DietA new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 14, 2018·3 min readFat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight GainResearchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2018·4 min readFoods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats AloneA new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2017·3 min readModified Atkins Diet May Help Kids With Rare Form of EpilepsyChildren with a rare form of epilepsy called Doose syndrome experiences seizure reduction, with 47% becoming seizure free, after following a modified version of the Atkins diet.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·June 4, 2016·4 min readDietary Fiber May Be Key To Healthy AgingResearchers report eating the right amount of dietary fibers from cereals, breads and fruits can help us to avoid disease and disabilities associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 6, 2015·4 min readCarbs Needed to Evolve Big BrainsA new study reports on the importance of dietary carbohydrates in human evolution.Read More
