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·February 17, 2020·4 min read

The skinny on why poor sleep may increase heart risk in women

Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and have an unhealthy diet, putting them at increased risk of developing heart disease and obesity.

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·February 17, 2020·3 min read

Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss

Study finds no statistical significance to show herbal supplements help with weight loss.

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·February 5, 2020·4 min read

Gluten-free and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children

No significant behavioral changes and no association with urinary beta-casomorphin concentrations were found in children on the autism spectrum who were fed a gluten-free or casein-free diet.

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·February 4, 2020·5 min read

Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders

Reducing dietary levels of methionine can slow the onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, in those with high-risk factors.

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·February 3, 2020·4 min read

Physical activity is good for your appetite, too

Not only does exercise help burn those extra calories, but it can also have a protective effect against overeating, a new study reports.

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·January 30, 2020·3 min read

How to head off a Red Bull habit

Excessive consumption of energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull has been linked to serious general health and mental health problems. Researchers report cognitive incentive retraining can help curb cravings for energy drinks.

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·January 28, 2020·3 min read

Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

Adding walnuts to your diet could help protect against age-related cognitive decline, a new study reports. Walnuts contain polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, which counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to cognitive decline.

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·January 18, 2020·4 min read

Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs

CALCR, a type of neuron found in the medulla of mice, may hold the key to the development of drugs that can effectively curb overeating and fight obesity in humans.

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·January 17, 2020·6 min read

America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain

Soybean oil, the most consumed cooking oil in the US, has been linked to neurological and metabolic alterations in mice. Soybean oil-fed mice showed decreased levels of oxytocin in the hypothalamus.

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·January 14, 2020·4 min read

Sugar changes the chemistry of your brain

After 12 days of sugar intake, researchers noted major changes in both the dopamine and opioid systems of pigs' brains. Alterations in the opioid system were seen following the very first intake of sugar.

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·January 3, 2020·3 min read

Kids three times as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food

Children aged between 10-12 were almost three times as likely to make healthier eating decisions after watching cooking shows that featured healthy foods.

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·January 3, 2020·5 min read

How diet affects mental health

Study reveals a link between certain diets and their impact on mental health. Poor diets, researchers say, play a role in worsening mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. However, diets rich in vegetables and olive oil, such as the Mediterranean diet, can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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diet

The skinny on why poor sleep may increase heart risk in women

Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss

Gluten-free and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children

Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders

Physical activity is good for your appetite, too

How to head off a Red Bull habit

Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs

America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain

Sugar changes the chemistry of your brain

Kids three times as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food

How diet affects mental health

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