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Impaired learning linked to family history of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2019

People with a family history of Alzheimer's disease perform worse on learning tasks than those without a genetic link to the disease. The learning impairments appear to be exacerbated by the APOE E4 gene and diabetes.... Read More...

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Fear of new foods may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2019

Food neophobia, the extreme hesitation to try new foods, is associated with increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.... Read More...

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An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2019

Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.... Read More...

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Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. ... Read More...

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Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

A variant of the CHC22 gene evolved to help people adapt to the modern, higher sugar diet. However, many people still retain the older version of the genetic variant, which does not allow for correct metabolism of modern diets and may be linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.... Read More...

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Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression.... Read More...

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Does insulin resistance cause fibromyalgia?

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2019

Study finds a pathogenic relationship between insulin resistance and fibromyalgia. Treating fibromyalgia with metformin, a drug that combats insulin resistance, resulted in a dramatic reduction of pain levels for patients.... Read More...

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New insight into how obesity and insulin resistance can impair cognition

Neuroscience NewsApril 22, 2019

Adora2a mediating signaling in vascular endothelial cells disrupts the blood-brain barrier in obesity. This, researchers report, could be an underlying mechanism for synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in those with insulin resistance and obesity.... Read More...

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No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2019

Carbohydrate 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...

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Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

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.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

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.... Read More...

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