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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.

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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.

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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.

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·August 5, 2015·3 min read

High Salt Intake Could Contribute to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reports high sodium intake could be a novel risk factor for MS.

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·August 5, 2015·4 min read

Refined Carbohydrates Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Postmenopausal Women

A new study reports diets high in refined carbohydrates could increase the risk for developing depression in postmenopausal women.

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·August 4, 2015·4 min read

MIND Diet Decreases Alzheimer’s Risk and Slows Brain Aging

A new study reports the MIND diet can help reduce risks for developing Alzheimer's disease and may also slow brain aging by almost eight years.

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·July 14, 2015·4 min read

High Fat Diets Can Impair Critical Motivational Pathway

A new study reports high fat diets can impair the function of the mesolimbic dopamine system.

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·June 22, 2015·4 min read

High Fat and Sugar Diets May Lead to Loss of Cognitive Flexibility

A new study reports high fat and high sugar diets alter gut bacteria and cause changes in cognitive flexibility, or the power to adapt to changes in situations.