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·March 16, 2023·4 min read

Matcha Tea Powder Has Antidepressant-Like Effects

Researchers say Matcha, a traditional Japanese tea, can help boost mood and mental performance. Match tea powder activates dopaminergic neural networks and improves depressive symptoms in mice that previously experienced stress as a result of social isolation.

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·March 14, 2023·5 min read

Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia

Older adults who consumed a Mediterranean-style diet had a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who consumed a typical diet.

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·March 10, 2023·3 min read

High Protein Diet Reduces Depression Symptoms

Student-athletes who consumed diets higher in protein had lower depression symptom severity, a new study reports.

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·March 8, 2023·4 min read

MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles

People who follow diets rich in leafy greens, olive oil, nuts, and fish, such as the MIND or Mediterranean diet, have fewer amyloid plaques and Tau tangles in their brains than those who follow a more conventional diet.

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·March 3, 2023·6 min read

A Good Night’s Sleep May Make It Easier to Stick To Exercise and Diet Goals

People who reported better quality of sleep health during a 12-month program of weight loss and exercise were more likely to follow the diet's caloric restrictions and exercise regime than those who had poor sleep health, researchers report.

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·February 10, 2023·3 min read

Dry Scooping: A Risky Dietary Practice Common Among Adolescents and Young Adults

"Dry scooping" or directly consuming pre-workout drink powders without adding liquid is becoming an increasingly concerning dietary fad in young adolescents and young adults. Dry scooping has been associated with extremely negative health outcomes including risk of inhalation, cardiac abnormalities, and digestive issues.

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·February 10, 2023·3 min read

Mushrooms Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth

Active compounds in the edible Lion's Mane mushroom can help promote neurogenesis and enhance memory, a new study reports. Preclinical trials report the compound had a significant impact on neural growth and improved memory formation. Researchers say the compound could have clinical applications in treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 5, 2023·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

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·February 4, 2023·3 min read

Spice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and Memory

Adding a dash of cinnamon to your diet, or chewing on a stick of cinnamon gum can help boost memory and learning, and stave off some symptoms of anxiety, a new study finds.

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·January 31, 2023·4 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer

High consumption of ultra-processed foods, including soda, chips, and some white bread products, was associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from certain kinds of cancer, including brain cancer.

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·January 26, 2023·4 min read

Why a High-Fat Diet Could Reduce the Brain’s Ability to Regulate Food Intake

Study reports in the short term, astrocytes regulate caloric intake by controlling the signaling pathway between the gut and brain. Eating high-fat or high-calorie diets disrupts this pathway.

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·January 19, 2023·3 min read

Mother’s Health, Diet During Pregnancy May Impact Child’s Later Neurodevelopment

Higher maternal body fat was associated with weaker cognitive, language, and motor skills in children at age two. The children of mothers who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes showed poorer language skills at age two compared to children of mothers without gestational diabetes.

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