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·January 9, 2025·4 min read

High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity

Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These "cheesecake rats" were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of impulsivity) but showed more conservative choices in gambling tasks, opting for smaller, safer rewards.

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·January 4, 2025·4 min read

Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory via Gut Microbiome Changes

A new study reveals that the Mediterranean diet may enhance cognitive function by altering gut microbiota. Rats fed a Mediterranean-style diet showed distinct bacterial changes linked to better memory, cognitive flexibility, and working memory compared to those on a Western diet.

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·December 13, 2024·6 min read

Hair Regeneration Slowed by Intermittent Fasting

New research shows that intermittent fasting, while beneficial for metabolic health, may slow hair regrowth by impairing hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs). In mice, fasting caused HFSCs to undergo apoptosis during extended fasting periods due to oxidative stress and free fatty acid buildup.

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·December 10, 2024·5 min read

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline in aging. Excess non-heme iron, which accumulates over time, contributes to oxidative stress and can impair memory and executive function.

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·December 9, 2024·4 min read

Healthy Diet Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, affecting millions worldwide, may be alleviated by adopting a healthy diet, according to new research. A new study found that eating more vegetables, fruits, grains, lean proteins, and dairy was linked to less pain, especially among women, regardless of body weight.

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·December 7, 2024·5 min read

Ketogenic Diet Enhances CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Researchers have found that a ketogenic diet boosts CAR T cell therapy effectiveness by enhancing tumor control and survival in mice with lymphoma. The key is beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a metabolite produced during ketosis, which CAR T cells prefer as an energy source over glucose. Laboratory models showed that BHB supplementation led to complete cancer remission in most mice and enhanced CAR T cell expansion.

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·December 2, 2024·5 min read

Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

Researchers identified specific plant compounds that provide antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, contributing to brain health beyond basic nutrition. By analyzing plant-based foods like lemon balm, sage, and elderberry, scientists linked compounds such as phenolics and terpenes to benefits like reducing oxidative stress and scavenging harmful reactive species.

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·November 14, 2024·3 min read

Beer Drinkers Have Poorer Diets, Lower Activity Levels

Beer-only drinkers have the lowest diet quality, highest caloric intake, and lowest physical activity levels compared to those who drink wine, liquor, or a combination. Researchers analyzed over 1,900 U.S. adults and found beer drinkers scored lowest on the Healthy Eating Index, while wine drinkers scored highest.

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·November 9, 2024·4 min read

Disrupted Eating Cycles? Liver-Brain Signals Hold Key to Balance

A new study highlights how signals from the liver to the brain influence eating patterns tied to our circadian rhythms. This liver-brain communication can become disrupted in people working night shifts or irregular hours, leading to weight gain and metabolic issues.

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·November 7, 2024·5 min read

Faster Biological Aging Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods are linked to accelerated biological aging, as confirmed in a study analyzing over 22,000 people. Researchers found that these foods, high in additives and preservatives, speed up the body’s internal aging clock, independently of nutritional quality.

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·November 4, 2024·4 min read

Omega-3 and 6 Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked with a lower risk of several types of cancer, including brain, colon, stomach, and lung cancer, according to a study of over 250,000 participants. The findings highlight the potential of these "healthy fats" in cancer prevention, regardless of BMI or lifestyle. The study also suggests that omega-6 benefits are particularly effective for younger adults, especially women. Results open the door to dietary adjustments that may aid in reducing cancer risk.

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·November 4, 2024·8 min read

Lower Blood Sugar Diet Linked to Slower Brain Aging

The Green Mediterranean diet may help slow brain aging by controlling blood sugar levels, benefiting cognitive health in older adults. The study found that lower blood sugar levels were linked to a younger brain age, particularly in regions critical for memory and sensory processing. Using advanced MRI scans, researchers observed that participants on the Green-Med diet exhibited a slower rate of brain atrophy over 18 months.

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High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity

Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory via Gut Microbiome Changes

Hair Regeneration Slowed by Intermittent Fasting

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

Healthy Diet Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain

Ketogenic Diet Enhances CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

Beer Drinkers Have Poorer Diets, Lower Activity Levels

Disrupted Eating Cycles? Liver-Brain Signals Hold Key to Balance

Faster Biological Aging Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods

Omega-3 and 6 Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

Lower Blood Sugar Diet Linked to Slower Brain Aging

Biofeedback Speeds Up Speech Therapy for Struggling Kids

REM Sleep Reactivation Locks Memories in Place

Chemotherapy Drug Found to Disrupt Circadian Clock

Hidden DNA Loops Linked to Early Spread of Brain Cancer

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