FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 7, 2022·6 min readVegetarians More Likely to Be Depressed Than Meat-EatersA new study reveals vegetarians are two times more likely to suffer from depression than those who eat meat. While nutrition plays a role in depressive symptoms, researchers say social factors and upset over the treatment of animals contribute to symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 5, 2022·5 min readMultiple Health Benefits of Chocolate, Red Wine, and Apples When Consumed in the Right AmountsOptimal intake of B-type procyanidins, a class of polyphenols found in apples, cocoa, and red wine, is linked to metabolic and the hormesis of hemodynamic responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in AdolescentsDHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 27, 2022·4 min readDiet High in Guar Gum Fiber Limits Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis SymptomsDiets high in guar gum, a dietary fiber and common food additive extracted from guar beans, limit inflammation and delay the onset of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 27, 2022·6 min readFasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of DementiaTwo short cycles of a low-calorie diet that mimics fasting reduced inflammation and delayed cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the diet is safe for humans and could help reduce signs of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 26, 2022·5 min readWhat’s So Super About Superfoods?Researchers question if so-called "superfoods" are really as good for you as people claim and, if so, how should they be consumed as part of a balanced diet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2022·6 min readHow Does What We Eat Affect Our Healthspan and Longevity? It’s a Complex Dynamic SystemStudy sheds new light on how normal variations in dietary patterns affect human aging, longevity, and overall health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2022·5 min readGlobally, Diets Are Not Much Healthier Today Than They Were Thirty Years AgoWhile the incorporation of healthier legumes and fruits into diets improved over time, dietary quality was offset by the consumption of unhealthy components, such as processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2022·4 min readDrinking Plenty of Tea May Reduce the Risk of Developing Type 2 DiabetesDrinking four or more cups of black, green, or oolong tea daily was associated with a 17% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·3 min readCognitive Health May Benefit From Balanced Meal TimingBreakfast may very well be the most important meal of the day, especially in terms of maintaining good cognitive health. Researchers found skipping breakfast increases the risk of cognitive decline in middle-to-old age, while maintaining a temporal distribution of energy intake during a day helps maintain cognitive health.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readSeven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With DiabetesGetting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2022·3 min readFruit, Vegetables and Exercise Can Make You HappierConsuming fruits and vegetables, and exercise makes people happier, not the other way around, a new study reports. Increased happiness was associated with eating more fruits and vegetables in women, and in exercising more in men.Read More
