Neuroscience·April 12, 2025·4 min readSocial Variety Boosts Diet Quality in WomenA new study finds that older Canadian women who remain socially isolated over time are more likely to consume fewer fruits and vegetables, reducing their overall diet quality. Using data from over 30,000 adults tracked for six years, researchers discovered that sustained social engagement—especially through varied activities—was linked to healthier eating.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2025·5 min readProbiotics May Reduce Negative FeelingsA new study shows that daily probiotics can significantly reduce negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, and fatigue in healthy adults. Using a mix of mood tracking, emotion-processing tasks, and psychological questionnaires, researchers found that probiotics began improving mood after about two weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 8, 2025·5 min readNatural Compound in Kale May Help Treat ALS and DementiaA natural antioxidant found in foods like kale and berries, kaempferol, may help protect nerve cells and shows promise as a treatment for ALS and dementia. Researchers found that it improves energy production and eases stress within nerve cells, helping maintain muscle function and slow degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 8, 2025·6 min readLow Vitamin K Intake May Accelerate Age-Related Memory DeclineA new study reveals that insufficient vitamin K may harm brain health and memory as we age. In rodent models, a vitamin K-deficient diet led to increased brain inflammation and fewer newly formed neurons in the hippocampus—key factors in learning and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2025·7 min readIntermittent Fasting Boosts Male Libido by Lowering SerotoninA new study shows that long-term intermittent fasting increases the sex drive of male mice by reducing serotonin levels in the brain. The effect was linked to dietary tryptophan deficiency, which lowers the production of serotonin—a neurotransmitter known to inhibit sexual behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 11, 2025·5 min readEating Seafood Linked to Kinder, More Socially Skilled Young ChildrenChildren who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood. This finding, from a large study tracking nearly 6,000 children, underscores seafood’s role in supporting behavioral and social development during childhood.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2025·6 min readHigh-Fat Diet Triggers Memory Decline Within DaysA new study shows that just three days of a high-fat diet can cause memory impairments and brain inflammation in older adults, independent of obesity. Researchers compared young and old rats fed a diet with 60% of calories from fat and found that only the older rats showed cognitive decline.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 3, 2025·8 min readMaternal Diet Influences ADHD and Autism RiskA large study analyzing over 60,000 mother-child pairs found that a Western diet during pregnancy—high in fat, sugar, and processed foods—was associated with a significantly increased risk of ADHD and autism in children. Even small shifts toward a Western diet correlated with a 66% higher risk of ADHD and a 122% higher risk of autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 28, 2025·5 min readShort-Term Junk Food Diet Reduces Brain’s Insulin SensitivityA new study reveals that consuming high-calorie, highly processed foods for just five days can reduce the brain's sensitivity to insulin, a key factor in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that even in healthy individuals, short-term unhealthy eating altered brain function, mimicking effects seen in people with obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2025·8 min readLife Expectancy Gains Have Stalled: Poor Diet and Obesity to BlameA new study finds that life expectancy improvements across Europe have slowed significantly since 2011. Key factors include rising obesity, poor diets, and physical inactivity, along with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2025·5 min readHow the Body’s Clock Influences Eating and Weight Gain in TeensA new study reveals that the body’s internal clock plays a key role in eating behavior, influencing when and how much adolescents eat. Researchers found that teens with overweight or obesity consumed significantly more calories later in the day compared to those with a healthy weight. By isolating circadian influences from environmental and behavioral factors, they confirmed that food intake peaks in the late afternoon and evening regardless of sleep duration or external time cues.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 7, 2025·3 min readKetogenic Diet May Stabilize Mood in Young People with BipolarResearchers are launching a multi-site pilot study to assess whether a ketogenic diet, alongside standard medications, can stabilize mood symptoms in young people with bipolar disorder. The 16-week trial will involve 40 participants aged 12-21, who will follow a ketogenic diet while their mood symptoms, metabolic markers, and adherence to the diet are monitored.Read More
