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·December 30, 2016·4 min read

Your Microbiota’s Previous Dining Experiences May Make New Diets Less Effective

People who follow a more restricted, plant based diet have more diverse gut microbiota, a new study reports.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Low Carb Diet Alleviates Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability: Mouse Study

Researchers report sticking to a very low carb diet could potentially help to improve mental function in those with Kabuki syndrome, a rare, inherited disease.

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·December 6, 2016·3 min read

Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods

A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.

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·November 27, 2016·2 min read

New Target Receptor Discovered in the Fight Against Obesity

Researchers implicate the FFAR2 receptor in obesity.

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·November 15, 2016·5 min read

High Fat Diet Disrupts Brain Maturation

Consuming a high fat diet during adolescence could contribute to cognitive impairment as an adult, a new study reports.

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·November 9, 2016·4 min read

Healthy Living Equals Better Brain Function

A healthy lifestyle may help to increase executive function, a new study reports.

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·November 9, 2016·6 min read

Study Links Shorter Sleep and Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption

A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.

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·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.

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·November 1, 2016·5 min read

Fruits and Veggies May Slow ALS Progress

A healthy diet with antioxidants and carotenoids is associated with better function in ALS, a new study reports.

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·November 1, 2016·3 min read

Healthy Living Linked to Better Brain Function and Delay of Dementia

Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports.