Mediterranean diet ingredient may extend life
Higher levels of olive oil in the diet may help mitigate aging-related diseases and increase life-span. ... Read More...
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The skinny on why poor sleep may increase heart risk in women
Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and have an unhealthy diet, putting them at increased risk of developing heart disease and obesity.... Read More...
Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss
Study finds no statistical significance to show herbal supplements help with weight loss.... Read More...
Gluten-free and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children
No significant behavioral changes and no association with urinary beta-casomorphin concentrations were found in children on the autism spectrum who were fed a gluten-free or casein-free diet.... Read More...
Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
Reducing dietary levels of methionine can slow the onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, in those with high-risk factors. ... Read More...
Physical activity is good for your appetite, too
Not only does exercise help burn those extra calories, but it can also have a protective effect against overeating, a new study reports.... Read More...
How to head off a Red Bull habit
Excessive consumption of energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull has been linked to serious general health and mental health problems. Researchers report cognitive incentive retraining can help curb cravings for energy drinks.... Read More...
Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly
Adding walnuts to your diet could help protect against age-related cognitive decline, a new study reports. Walnuts contain polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, which counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to cognitive decline.... Read More...
Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs
CALCR, a type of neuron found in the medulla of mice, may hold the key to the development of drugs that can effectively curb overeating and fight obesity in humans.... Read More...
America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain
Soybean oil, the most consumed cooking oil in the US, has been linked to neurological and metabolic alterations in mice. Soybean oil-fed mice showed decreased levels of oxytocin in the hypothalamus. ... Read More...
Sugar changes the chemistry of your brain
After 12 days of sugar intake, researchers noted major changes in both the dopamine and opioid systems of pigs' brains. Alterations in the opioid system were seen following the very first intake of sugar.... Read More...
Kids three times as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food
Children aged between 10-12 were almost three times as likely to make healthier eating decisions after watching cooking shows that featured healthy foods.... Read More...