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·September 18, 2012·2 min read

Brain Neurons and Diet Influence Onset of Obesity and Diabetes in Mice

The absence of a specific type of neuron in the brain can lead to obesity and diabetes in mice report researchers. The outcome, however, depends on the type of diet that the animals are fed.

The MRI image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·October 23, 2013·2 min read

Lower Blood Sugars May Be Good for the Brain

A new study links high blood sugar levels to cognitive decline and memory problems, even in those without diabetes.

This is a cartoon drawing of two ray guns, one named insulin and the other leptin, shooting lasers at a high fat meal.

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·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Could Our Brain Instruct Our Bodies to Burn More Fat?

New research provides additional insight into how the brain regulates body fat and could help provide more effective methods of weight loss.

This image shows MRI brain scans of the limbic system.

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·June 25, 2015·4 min read

Fructose Not as Stimulating to Brain’s Reward System as Glucose

A new study reports fructose produces less reward sensations in the brain than glucose.

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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.

This image shows a drawing of a brain slice from a person with Alzheimer's.

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·July 28, 2015·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Brown Fat Keeps Blood Sugar in Check

Researchers report brown fat may also help to keep blood sugar in check in healthy adults.

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·March 24, 2016·5 min read

Brain is Vital for Glucose Metabolism

According to researchers, neurons in the hypothalamus play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.

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·April 10, 2016·4 min read

Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling

A new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.

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·April 18, 2016·7 min read

Brain Scans Link Physical Changes to Cognitive Risks for Common Over the Counter Drugs

A new neuroimaging study links neurobiological changes to the cognitive impairments associated with some common, over the counter medications.

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·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.