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·April 20, 2018·4 min read

Pregnant Mothers and Offspring Should Limit Added Sugars in Diet to Protect Childhood Cognition

Researchers warn pregnant women and their children to avoid drinking too many sodas, as excessive amounts of sugar in these drinks can negatively impact memory and learning. However, consuming fruits appears to be beneficial for cognitive development, the study reports.

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·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Raw Fruits and Veg Provide Better Mental Health Outcomes

A new study reveals a positive link between better mental health and consuming raw fruits and vegetables.

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·April 13, 2018·8 min read

Overeating? It May be a Brain Glitch

Researchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods.

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·April 9, 2018·4 min read

Binge Eating Mice Reveal Obesity Clues

A new study reports mice fed on diets that contained high fat foods and chocolate had altered feeding routines and food related behaviors.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

How Obesity Dulls the Sense of Taste

Researchers report inflammation driven by obesity reduces the number of taste buds in mice. As a result, obese mice had a diminished sense of taste.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

Compound in Beets May Help Slow Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, betanin, a compound in beetroot extract, could help inhibit the accumulation of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 19, 2018·3 min read

Multiple Screen Use Affects Snack Choices

When people engage in media multitasking activities that make them feel good, they are more prone to select healthier snacks, a new study reports.

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·March 12, 2018·3 min read

Caloric Restriction in Combination With Low-Fat Diet Helps Protect Aging Brains: Mouse Study

A new study reveals low fat diets and limited caloric intake may prevent age induced activation of microglia.

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·March 7, 2018·3 min read

Strict Eating Schedule Can Lower Huntington’s Protein: Mouse Study

Restricting access to food within a strict time frame stimulates autophagy and lowers levels of the huntingtin protein in the brain, a new mouse study reveals.

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·March 2, 2018·3 min read

Eating Fish May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reveals eating fish regularly and taking daily fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Researchers report high fish intake is associated with a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.