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·May 25, 2016·5 min read

Prenatal Fruit Consumption May Boost Baby’s Cognitive Development

Researchers discover children of mothers who consumed more fruit while pregnant performed better on cognitive development tests at one year of age.

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Neuroscience Psychology

·May 10, 2016·5 min read

Eating Seafood Once a Week Could Slow Memory Loss

According to a new study, eating seafood and other Omega 3 rich foods at least once a week could help stave off age related memory loss.

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·May 9, 2016·4 min read

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 2, 2016·4 min read

High Fat Diets Starve the Brain

Researchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Omega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by Fructose

Researchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 20, 2016·3 min read

Feel Sleepy During The Day? Your Fatty Diet Could Be To Blame

Men who eat high fat diets tend to experience excessive daytime sleepiness, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 7, 2016·3 min read

Treating Sugar Addiction Like Drug Abuse

A new study reports drugs used to treat nicotine addiction could be used to treat sugar addiction.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 4, 2016·6 min read

How Brain Activity Changes in Response to Desirable Foods

A new study reveals how brain activity alters when presented with desirable foods.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 15, 2016·3 min read

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Cognitive Function in Aging Adults

A new study reports Omega 3 fatty acids may help improve cognitive function in older adults.

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Featured Neurology

·March 13, 2016·3 min read

Blueberries Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Antioxidants in blueberries may prevent against the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

Featured Neurology

·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Drink May Help Conserve Memory in Some Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers reveal a medical nutritional drink can help conserve memory and may reduce brain shrinkage in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·March 10, 2016·4 min read

How Restricting Calorie Intake May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s

Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing.