FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 21, 2021·7 min readKids Eat More Fruit and Vegetables With Longer Seated Lunch TimeThe more time a child is allowed to sit at the lunch table, the more likely they are to eat healthier foods like fruits and vegetables. Researchers say extending eating times at school could help promote healthier diet choices in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 13, 2021·4 min readCombining Plant-Based Diet and a Healthy Microbiome May Protect Against Multiple SclerosisA diet rich in foods containing isoflavone, a plant-based compound found in legumes, chickpeas, and peanuts, that resembles estrogen, protects against multiple sclerosis symptoms in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 12, 2021·6 min readA Fermented-Food Diet Increases Microbiome Diversity and Lowers InflammationA diet rich in fermented foods, such as yogurt and kimchi, can help to improve gut microbiome diversity and reduce symptoms of chronic inflammation, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 7, 2021·4 min readWhen Taste and Healthfulness Compete, Taste Has a Hidden AdvantageIt takes slightly longer to include information about healthy foods in the process of choosing between the taste and healthiness of a snack.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 5, 2021·2 min readMore Filling? Tastes Great? How Flies, and Maybe People, Choose Their FoodNeurochemistry may dictate our choices for certain kinds of food, even when we believe we are making a conscious choice in what to eat.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 30, 2021·7 min readStudy Associates Organic Food Intake in Childhood With Better Cognitive DevelopmentChildren whose diet included more organic foods scored better on tests of fluid intelligence and working memory, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2021·3 min readStarting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected BenefitsFor postmenopausal women, eating 100g of chocolate within an hour of waking in the morning helped burn body fat and decrease blood sugar levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 23, 2021·4 min readWestern High-Fat Diet Can Cause Chronic PainA Western-style diet, high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, increases symptoms of inflammation, neuropathy, and chronic pain. However, changing to a lower-fat diet can help reverse or relieve symptoms of inflammatory pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readMental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. FallPeople report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2021·4 min readBrainfood: Researchers Find Brain Area Associated with Craving ProteinStudy reveals the role the ventral tegmental area of the brain plays in craving protein-rich foods.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readHarnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent DementiaMaking small lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, exercising, enjoying social activities, and reducing blood pressure, can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older people with certain risk factors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2021·5 min readHigh GI Diet Associated With ‘Weight Gain Creep’ in AdultsConsuming high GI foods, such as white bread and potatoes, following weight loss leads to people regaining weight and increases the risk of developing diabetes.Read More