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·March 20, 2019·3 min read

A nutty solution for improving brain health

Eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day has been linked to improved cognitive function, by up to 60%, in older adults.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·March 7, 2019·5 min read

Heart Healthy Diets in Early Adulthood Linked to Better Brain Function in Middle Age

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish and alcohol and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better cognitive performance in middle age.

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·February 26, 2019·4 min read

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Researchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2019·3 min read

Optimum Amount of Dopamine Improves Cognitive Ability

According to researchers, there is an optimum amount of dopamine that should be present within the brain. This optimum amount can help improve cognitive performance on tasks, researchers report.

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·February 13, 2019·5 min read

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age.

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·February 5, 2019·4 min read

Healthy Diet May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

A new study adds to growing evidence that altering diet and lifestyle could help to improve symptoms of depression. The study reports, making simple dietary changes, such as eating more nutrient dense meals and cutting back on refined sugars, can help to reduce symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 28, 2019·3 min read

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

Researches report higher levels of the satiety hormone CCK could decrease a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 18, 2019·2 min read

Fighting the Craving for Fattening Foods? Just Surround Yourself In Its Scent

According to researchers, the ambient scent of foods can help to reduce cravings and satisfy the appetite.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.

Featured Neuroethics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 12, 2019·13 min read

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 11, 2019·6 min read

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 9, 2019·4 min read

Carrots or Candy Bars? Context Shapes Healthy Food Choices

According to researchers, our food choices may be affected by what sits closest by on the supermarket shelf. Paradoxically, the close proximity of an indulgent food can cause more people to opt for a healthier snack.

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diet

A nutty solution for improving brain health

Heart Healthy Diets in Early Adulthood Linked to Better Brain Function in Middle Age

A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control

Optimum Amount of Dopamine Improves Cognitive Ability

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Healthy Diet May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

Fighting the Craving for Fattening Foods? Just Surround Yourself In Its Scent

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Carrots or Candy Bars? Context Shapes Healthy Food Choices

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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