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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

Easy To Follow Diet Proven to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A diet that helps lower the risks of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 53 percent has been ranked the easiest to follow and second best overall diet for 2016.

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·November 23, 2015·6 min read

High Fat Diets Prompt Immune Cells to Munch at Synapses

According to researchers, high fat diets appear to prompt microglia to start consuming synapses in mice.

Drawings of women's bodies. One has an apple overlaided and the other a pear.

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·November 14, 2015·6 min read

Women With Apple Shaped Bodies More Prone to Binge Eating

According to a new study, women with apple shaped bodies may be at higher risk of binge eating episodes.

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·October 27, 2015·5 min read

Weight and Activity Level Factors in Children’s Ability to Think

According to a new study, physical activity levels and weight are both important factors in a child's ability to acquire and use knowledge.

CT scan Spread of the subdural hematoma (single arrows), midline shift (double arrows).

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·October 2, 2015·3 min read

TBI Recovery Slowed by High Fructose Diet

A new study reports diets high in processed fructose hampers recovery after a TBI.

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·September 17, 2015·5 min read

Healthy Eating May Prevent Depression

According to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.

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·September 13, 2015·3 min read

Eating a High Fish Diet May Curb Depression Risk

A new study links high fish consumption with a lower risk for developing depression for European people.

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·September 9, 2015·5 min read

Panel Advises Routine Brain Health Screening for People Over 70

A panel of world experts in aging recommend everyone over 70 have annual evaluations of their memory and reasoning abilities.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.

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·August 14, 2015·4 min read

Love Bites: Women’s Brains Respond More to Romantic Cues on a Full Stomach

The way to a woman's heart could very well be via her stomach. New research finds women respond better to romantic cues when they are full.

The human brain uses up to 25% of the body's energy budget and up to 60% of blood glucose. Image is for illustrative purposes only.

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·August 6, 2015·4 min read

Carbs Needed to Evolve Big Brains

A new study reports on the importance of dietary carbohydrates in human evolution.

This image shows an overweight man's tummy with a measuring tape around it.

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·August 6, 2015·1 min read

Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain

According to a new study, those who are aware they are overweight or obese might gain more weight than those who are unaware of their weight problems.