FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2016·5 min readUnlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From ConsumptionResearchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2016·3 min readDoes A ‘Western Diet’ Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?Having a sedentary lifestyle and eating a western diet is linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 10, 2016·3 min readLipid Based Diets Effectively Combat Alzheimer’s in Mouse Models of DiseaseResearchers have developed several new lipid based diets that appear to slow the progression of Alzheimer's in mouse models of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2016·5 min readModerate Seafood Consumption May Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports eating moderate amounts of seafood may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the researchers found no correlation between higher levels of mercury in the brain and Alzheimer's neuropathology.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 28, 2016·6 min readAn Epigenetic Switch for ObesityResearchers have discovered an epigenetic switch that can 'shut down' obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2016·4 min readExposure to Environmental Toxin May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative DiseasesChronic exposure to the environmental toxin BMAA may increase the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2016·2 min readDeciphering Sugar’s Siren SongSignals for taste and nutrients are processed in two separate areas of the striatum, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 19, 2016·2 min readNot So Sweet: Too Much Sugar During Adolescence Could Alter Brain’s Reward CircuitsA new study reports eating too much sugary foods as a teen can reduce activity in the nucleus accumbens.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2016·4 min readCan Omega 3 Levels Affect Whether B Vitamins Slow Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s?A new study reports higher levels of Omega 3 can boost the neuroprotective effects of B vitamins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·4 min readWhat You Eat Influences How You SleepAccording to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2016·3 min readEating Fish While Pregnant Improves Baby’s Brain DevelopmentResearchers have found a correlation between eating diets rich in omegas 3 and 6 while pregnant and healthy brain development in offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2016·4 min readWhy Your Diet is Doomed: ‘Hunger’ Neurons Promote Negative FeelingsResearchers report that your hypothalamic neurons could be to blame why your diet is making you feel negative.Read More
