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·October 20, 2023·5 min read

DASH Diet May Be A Shield Against Memory Loss in Women

Researchers found that middle-aged women on the DASH diet, aimed at lowering blood pressure, were 17% less likely to experience cognitive decline in their later years. This discovery has significant ramifications as women constitute over two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses.

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·October 19, 2023·5 min read

Microbiome and Diet Could Mitigate PTSD Symptoms

Researchers explored the potential link between the Mediterranean diet, the gut microbiome, and PTSD symptoms. Their study, involving 191 participants, revealed that those following a Mediterranean diet exhibited fewer PTSD symptoms.

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·October 4, 2023·5 min read

The Vegetarian Code: Your Genes Might Dictate Your Diet

A new study illuminates a potential genetic foundation underpinning an individual's adherence to a strict vegetarian diet. Analyzing genetic data from over 5,000 strict vegetarians and 329,455 controls, researchers identified genes significantly associated with vegetarianism, primarily influencing lipid metabolism and brain function.

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·October 3, 2023·5 min read

Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood of personality disorders in NAFLD patients, not correlating with other liver diseases or common mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

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·September 27, 2023·7 min read

Fatty Foods Influence Memory Formation

Researchers from Ohio State University have delved deeper into how high-fat diets might impact memory. The study identified the omega-3 fatty acid DHA as a potential defense against fat-induced brain inflammation.

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·September 15, 2023·5 min read

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods not only influences food choices and weight gain but can also alter the brain's microstructure. Researchers found that poor food quality, high-calorie intake, and inactive environments common in such areas disrupt brain regions crucial for emotion, cognition, and reward processing.

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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Food brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.

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·September 4, 2023·4 min read

Modern Diets Are Rewiring Our Appetite for Obesity

Humans strongly regulate their protein intake, leading to increased consumption if protein is diluted in their diets. Modern-day processed foods, rich in fats and carbohydrates, dilute protein, prompting people to consume more calories trying to meet their protein needs.

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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

A revolutionary discovery reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, play a key role in regulating fat metabolism and obesity. These cells act on a cluster of neurons, known as the GABRA5 cluster, effectively acting as a "switch" for weight regulation.

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·August 29, 2023·4 min read

The Secret to Aging Gracefully? Simple Dietary Changes, Not Just Cutting Calories

A simple dietary change, without caloric restriction, can promote healthier aging. The study in yeast cells revealed that a shift from a glucose-rich to a galactose-based diet led to molecular changes that typically accompany aging.

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·August 28, 2023·8 min read

Watch to Eat Less: VR Videos Curb Candy Cravings

Researchers find that watching immersive videos of candy consumption can significantly reduce one's craving for sweets. Participants who viewed the video 30 times ate an average of a third less candy compared to the control group.