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·June 26, 2019·4 min read

Boosting amino acid derivative may be a treatment for schizophrenia

Reduced levels of an amino acid called betaine is associated with schizophrenia pathology. Supplementing betaine levels improved cognitive and behavioral deficits in mouse models of schizophrenia. The amino acid also reduced oxidative stress at the molecular level.

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·June 20, 2019·5 min read

Processed foods may hold key to rise in autism

Eating processed food which contains Propionic Acid (PPA) during pregnancy may affect neural stem cell development in the fetal brain. Excessive PPA reduces the number of neurons and over-produces glial cells, causing inflammation. Additionally, PPA shortens neural pathways. The combination of damaged pathways and reduced neurons may be associated with behavioral deficits associated with ASD.

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·June 18, 2019·4 min read

Fear of new foods may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

Food neophobia, the extreme hesitation to try new foods, is associated with increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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·June 18, 2019·4 min read

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

A set of neurons in the basal forebrain may drive aversions to certain foods.

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·June 17, 2019·3 min read

The brain consumes half of a child’s energy, and that could matter for weight gain

New hypothesis proposes a variation in brain energy expenditure during childhood may be linked to increased obesity risk.

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·June 17, 2019·4 min read

Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

During early Alzheimer's disease, SOD1 initially weakens levels of Tau protein. However, as the disease progresses, the antioxidant becomes less effective at protecting the brain against neurodegeneration.

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·June 13, 2019·4 min read

An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away

Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.

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·June 12, 2019·4 min read

Daddy shaming happens too

A new national poll reveals 50 percent of fathers say they face criticism and second guess their parenting style, from the way they discipline to play with their children.

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·June 5, 2019·3 min read

Bad diets making for bad memories

Perineuronal nets (PNNs) and the neurons they enmesh can be damaged by poor diets. Excessive consumption of foods high in saturated fats and refined sugars cause inflammation and oxidative stress, resulting in cognitive decline and poor memory.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets

A variant of the CHC22 gene evolved to help people adapt to the modern, higher sugar diet. However, many people still retain the older version of the genetic variant, which does not allow for correct metabolism of modern diets and may be linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.

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·June 3, 2019·3 min read

Is ‘clean eating’ just dirty rhetoric?

The fad of clean eating diets may increase the risk of eating disorders. Additionally, researchers report those who practise 'clean eating' often feel morally superior to those who don't.

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·June 2, 2019·2 min read

Could a Mediterranean diet and exercise reduce dementia risk?

A new study will investigate the effects of exercise and eating a Mediterranean style diet has on the development of dementia, and whether a change in lifestyle has neuroprotective properties. Researchers are looking for volunteers between 55 and 74 years of age to participate in the study.

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