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·May 16, 2023·5 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Depression Risk

A new study has found a correlation between diets high in ultra-processed foods and a heightened risk of depression. The study revealed the risk of depression significantly increased among individuals consuming over 30% of their daily diet as ultra-processed food.

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·May 12, 2023·6 min read

Diet and Dementia: Study Uncovers Gut-Brain Link to Alzheimer’s

A new study sheds light on the potential role of diet in preventing dementia. The analysis explored the relationship between gut health and Alzheimer's disease, uncovering a strong link between specific types of gut bacteria and the likelihood of developing dementia. The findings highlight the significance of gut microbiota in brain health and provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. This research opens up new avenues for personalized treatments and interventions that target gut health to potentially slow down or prevent the development of dementia.

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·May 5, 2023·5 min read

Nourishing the Mind: Nutritional Interventions to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

A new systematic review examined nutritional interventions for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The review identified 38 studies, including randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. The findings indicate that nutritional interventions such as the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and probiotics may slow the progression of AD and improve cognitive function and quality of life in mild-to-moderate cases.

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·May 2, 2023·7 min read

Healthier Diet and Exercise Linked to Heart Health, While Skipping Meals and Diet Pills Fail for Weight Loss

A recent study on more than 20,000 U.S. adults indicates that individuals adopting healthier diets and exercising more were linked to weight loss that reduces the risk of heart disease. In contrast, those who skipped meals or took prescription diet pills saw little to no weight loss, weight maintenance, or even weight gain.

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·April 30, 2023·5 min read

Watching Others Indulge in Junk Food Can Curb Your Appetite and Aid in Weight Loss

Studies show that advertisements showing people eating junk food can actually prompt those on a diet to eat less. The research found that the mere sight of someone eating junk food is enough to put dieters off it. This is because mental imagery, including that of food consumption, can activate similar neural networks to those linked with actual performance or experience. The findings suggest that healthy eating campaigns should include and portray the consumption of unhealthy food, as dieters consciously associate it with a failure to reach their weight loss goals.

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·April 25, 2023·5 min read

Food for Thought: Nutrient Intake Linked to Cognition and Healthy Brain Aging

A new study reveals that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. The research discovered that blood markers of certain fatty acids are linked with better memory and larger brain structures in certain areas, suggesting the value of a comprehensive approach to diet and nutrition to promote healthy aging.

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·April 24, 2023·4 min read

High-Fat Diets During Early Life Lead to Cravings for Salty Foods Later On

In utero and early life exposure to high-fat diets result in a preference for foods that are higher in salt later in life, a new study reports. Researchers say high-fat diets increase the expression of the AT1 protein in the taste buds. This occurs as early as three weeks of age. AT1 is associated with a preference for salty tastes and researchers suggest AT1 affects salty taste preference by increasing sodium intake in taste bud cells.

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·April 20, 2023·6 min read

That’s Nuts! Eating Walnuts Regularly Improves Cognitive Development and Psychological Maturation in Teens

Teens who added walnuts to their diet for 100 days showed improvements in attention function, and for those with ADHD, frequent walnut consumption was associated with improvements in behavior. Researchers also noted an increase in fluid intelligence in those who frequently consumed walnuts as part of their daily diet.

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·April 15, 2023·4 min read

How Diet Can Impact the Brain

Scientists have called for a consensus on which cognitive tests to use when assessing the impact of nutrition on brain function They recommend reducing the number of tests and standardizing reporting guidelines, which could enable researchers to pool data and make more confident decisions about how diet affects cognition over the life course.

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·April 13, 2023·3 min read

Kombucha to Kimchi: Which Fermented Foods Are Best for Your Brain?

Fermented foods such as kimchi and kombucha contain amino acids which are key to the production of serotonin and consuming these foods can have a positive impact on mood and stress reduction. Researchers say fermented sugar-based and vegetable-based products are best for both gut and brain health.

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·April 5, 2023·3 min read

How to Prevent a High-Fat Diet From Throwing Metabolism Out of Whack

Eliminating SAPS3 from the genome of mice allowed the AMPK protein complex to activate and maintain normal energy balance, even with high-fat meals. This discovery could pave the way for developing a new approach to metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.

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·April 5, 2023·4 min read

Modified Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet May Benefit Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s

Consuming a modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet which consists of healthy fats and low carbs positively alters biological pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease. Switching to a Mediterranean-keto diet could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, particularly for those most at risk of developing dementia.

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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Depression Risk

Diet and Dementia: Study Uncovers Gut-Brain Link to Alzheimer’s

Nourishing the Mind: Nutritional Interventions to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

Healthier Diet and Exercise Linked to Heart Health, While Skipping Meals and Diet Pills Fail for Weight Loss

Watching Others Indulge in Junk Food Can Curb Your Appetite and Aid in Weight Loss

Food for Thought: Nutrient Intake Linked to Cognition and Healthy Brain Aging

High-Fat Diets During Early Life Lead to Cravings for Salty Foods Later On

That’s Nuts! Eating Walnuts Regularly Improves Cognitive Development and Psychological Maturation in Teens

How Diet Can Impact the Brain

Kombucha to Kimchi: Which Fermented Foods Are Best for Your Brain?

How to Prevent a High-Fat Diet From Throwing Metabolism Out of Whack

Modified Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet May Benefit Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s

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