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High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2019

When pregnant women consume diets high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of endocannabinoids is produced which overloads the fetus, and impairs healthy brain development.... Read More...

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Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2019

From reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.... Read More...

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Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2019

Short term increases in sugar consumption raise the susceptibility to colitis and worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in mouse models.... Read More...

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Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older adults

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2019

Poor nutrition was linked to an increased risk of depression in middle-aged and older adults. Men who consume higher levels of fat and lower levels of omega-3 were more prone to depression. A diet low in fruits and vegetables was also associated with increased depression risks.... Read More...

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A possible gut-brain connection to ‘chemo brain’

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2019

Manipulating gut bacteria in mice before chemotherapy reduces the mental fog of "chemo brain."... Read More...

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Common nutrient supplement choline may hold the answers to combating Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2019

Taking dietary choline supplements may help to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Choline reduces the activation of microglia which, when overactivated, contribute to neuroinflammation and apoptosis associated with Alzheimer's. Choline also helps block the production of amyloid plaques.... Read More...

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Poor diet may affect long-term spatial memory

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

What you eat may impact your long-term spatial memory. Rats fed a cafeteria-style diet, high in saturated fats and refined carbs, experienced deterioration in spatial memory that was incremental, according to the pattern of access to junk foods.... Read More...

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Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits, not diet

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2019

Study reveals a link between obesity and chronic diarrhea, independent of lifestyle, diet, and other medical conditions. Those who are obese are 60% more likely to experience bouts of chronic diarrhea. A possible explanation could be the link between obesity and low-grade inflammation, which may trigger diarrhea more frequently.... Read More...

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Eating cheese may offset blood vessel damage from salt

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

Eating cheese and increasing consumption of other dairy products helps improve vascular health by reducing the effects of a high-sodium diet, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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High-fat diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2019

High-fat diets are not only bad for your waistline, they are also bad for your brain health. A new study reveals high-fat diets contribute to hypothalamic inflammation which occurs long before symptoms of obesity arise.... Read More...

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Diet’s effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer’s risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2019

A modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet can modulate the gut microbiome and metabolites associated with improvements in Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.... Read More...

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Vegan and Plant-Based Diets Worsen Brain Health

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 1, 2019

Eating a vegan or plant-based diet can be bad for your brain health, especially if you already have a low choline intake, researchers report. ... Read More...

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High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says

Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older adults

A possible gut-brain connection to ‘chemo brain’

Common nutrient supplement choline may hold the answers to combating Alzheimer’s

Poor diet may affect long-term spatial memory

Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits, not diet

Eating cheese may offset blood vessel damage from salt

High-fat diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance

Diet’s effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer’s risk

Vegan and Plant-Based Diets Worsen Brain Health