FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2018·4 min readJunk Food Diet Raises Depression RiskResearchers confirm the link between eating junk foods, which are known to promote inflammation, and an increased risk of depression. To combat depressive symptoms, the study reports people should switch to a Mediterranean style diet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 17, 2018·1 min readUnraveling the Link Between Obesity and SleepStudy reports losing just one night of sleep can increase cravings for junk foods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2018·6 min readIs Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2018·5 min readOrange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in MenStudy reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 20, 2018·4 min readLow Protein High Carb Diets Show Promise for Healthy Brain AgingA new study reports low protein high carb diets show promise in improving brain health, as well as learning and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 12, 2018·4 min readPoor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in ChildrenResearchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2018·2 min readStrongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes DepressionA new study reports obesity can significantly increase the risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2018·4 min readHow Many Calories Do You Burn? It Depends on Time of DayResearchers report when resting, people burn 10% more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDoes Dietary Restriction Protect Against Age Related Leaky Gut?A new study reveals diet has an impact on the fitness of cells lining the intestinal tract. Researchers report in flies, dietary restrictions prevent leaky gut with aging, while a rich diet prompts intestinal permeability.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2018·3 min readBehavioral Risk Factors for Depression Vary with AgeAccording to a new study, certain behavioral risk factors strongly predict the likelihood of a person developing depression, and these risk factors change as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readWeight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of BrainA new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2018·4 min readEffects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three GenerationsResearchers report high fat diet in female mice can have an epigenetic effect on future generations. The study found high fat diets had lead to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and addictive behaviors over three generations of offspring.Read More
