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·July 29, 2023·9 min read

Long-term MIND Diet Commitment Key to Boosting Brain Health

A recent study unveils the significance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet in enhancing brain health. The first randomized clinical trial of its kind, the study observed that short-term cognitive improvements were seen within the first two years, however, no significant difference was noted between the MIND diet and a calorie-restricted control diet over a three-year period.

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·July 27, 2023·5 min read

Low-Fiber Diets in Pregnancy Risk Child Brain Development

Researchers have provided evidence linking maternal undernutrition, specifically low fiber intake during pregnancy, to neurodevelopmental delays in children. They compared the developmental progress of children born to mothers with varying fiber intake levels during pregnancy.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

AI Unlocks Olive Oil’s Potential in Alzheimer’s Battle

Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence to uncover the promising potential of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in combating Alzheimer's disease (AD). By integrating AI, chemistry, and omics research, the study identified specific bioactive compounds in EVOO that could contribute to the treatment and prevention of AD.

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·July 24, 2023·2 min read

Berry Good News: Daily Strawberries Boost Cognitive & Cardio Health

Consuming strawberries daily was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure, and increased antioxidant capacity. The study involved 35 healthy individuals who consumed an amount equivalent to two servings of strawberries daily.

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·July 24, 2023·3 min read

Probiotics vs Cognitive Decline: Gut Health Key to Aging Brain Fitness

Probiotics might play a vital role in preventing cognitive decline associated with aging. By providing participants suffering from mild cognitive impairment with the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for three months, researchers observed enhanced cognitive performance and gut microbiome modifications.

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·July 24, 2023·3 min read

Olive Oil Linked to Lower Dementia Mortality Risk

Olive oil could be a key ingredient in reducing the risk of fatal dementia, suggests a new study. The study examined over 90,000 Americans' diets and death records, discovering a 28% lower dementia death risk in those who consumed more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily.

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·July 22, 2023·4 min read

Gene Patterns Shaping Our Food Choices Revealed

Researchers have identified approximately 500 genes that dictate our dietary preferences. This research highlights the role of genes in sensory pathways, such as taste, smell, and texture, and their ability to alter the brain's reward response.

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·July 20, 2023·4 min read

Prebiotic Bars: A Potential Aid in Early Parkinson’s Management

A study explores the link between bowel health and Parkinson's disease. It suggests that constipation, a common symptom often appearing 10 years before a Parkinson's diagnosis, may result from an abnormal microbiome in the bowel.

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·June 21, 2023·3 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Potential Ally in Slowing ALS Progression

Summary: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid, may aid in slowing disease progression in ALS patients. Researchers...

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·June 12, 2023·4 min read

Obesity and the Brain: Stubborn Dopamine Responses Hamper Weight Loss

The brain responses to specific nutrients are significantly diminished in individuals with obesity, even after weight loss. The study found that those with obesity released less dopamine in areas of the brain crucial for food intake motivation, compared to their healthy-weight counterparts.

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·June 8, 2023·5 min read

Stressed Brains Amplify Comfort Food Cravings

Researchers uncovered how chronic stress in combination with high-calorie diets can amplify our brain's reward system, driving overeating and weight gain. They found that stress inhibits the lateral habenula, a brain area typically curbing such reward signals.

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·June 8, 2023·5 min read

Colorful Foods for Enhanced Visual Range

Supplementing athletes' diets with colorful fruits and vegetables rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, plant compounds known as macular pigments, could improve their visual range. The research highlights how these pigments, which accumulate in the retina, benefit eye health and functional vision. E

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diet

Long-term MIND Diet Commitment Key to Boosting Brain Health

Low-Fiber Diets in Pregnancy Risk Child Brain Development

AI Unlocks Olive Oil’s Potential in Alzheimer’s Battle

Berry Good News: Daily Strawberries Boost Cognitive & Cardio Health

Probiotics vs Cognitive Decline: Gut Health Key to Aging Brain Fitness

Olive Oil Linked to Lower Dementia Mortality Risk

Gene Patterns Shaping Our Food Choices Revealed

Prebiotic Bars: A Potential Aid in Early Parkinson’s Management

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Potential Ally in Slowing ALS Progression

Obesity and the Brain: Stubborn Dopamine Responses Hamper Weight Loss

Stressed Brains Amplify Comfort Food Cravings

Colorful Foods for Enhanced Visual Range

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Astrocytes Identified as Key Target for Treating Fragile X Syndrome

Liver Talks to the Brain to Control Appetite

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