FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2022·4 min readSnacking on Almonds Boosts Gut HealthConsuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2022·3 min readCertain Foods Reduce Weight and Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women by 88%Switching to a diet low in animal products and fats, high in vegetables, and adding a serving of soybeans reduced hot flashes and increased weight loss in menopausal women by up to 88%.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2022·6 min readHigh-Sugar Diet Decreases Ability to Sense Sweetness in RatsIn rats, high-sugar diets lower the ability of the taste system to sense sweetness. However, curbing high sugar in the diet allowed sensitivity to sweetness to return.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 12, 2022·2 min readNo Link Between Mediterranean Diet and Decreased Risk of DementiaStudy finds no significant evidence to support the link between following either the Mediterranean diet or a conventional diet and a reduced risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 10, 2022·4 min readNew Star Rating System Helps People Make Informed Decisions About Diet and Healthy HabitsA new meta-analysis focuses on what we know, and what we don't know about what's good and bad for our health.Read More
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
