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·October 19, 2017·4 min read

Lower Brain Glucose Levels in Brains of People With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Yale researchers report people with type 2 diabetes and obesity have reduced levels of glucose in their brains. The finding may help explain why obese people and those with T2DM have increased risk of eating disorders and Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 16, 2017·6 min read

Dietary Supplement Dampens Brain Hyperexcitability Seen in Epilepsy

Researchers were able to dampen hyperexcitability associated with seizure disorders in rodent models by inducing biochemical alterations with glucosamine, a dietary supplement.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Being Unaware of Memory Loss Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's risk is increased for those with anosognosia, a condition in which sufferers are unaware they are experiencing memory loss.

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·October 9, 2017·4 min read

Combination Treatment Targeting Glucose in Advanced Brain Cancer Shows Promising Results in Preclinical Study

UCLA researchers report erlotinib, an FDA approved drug, reduces glucose uptake in glioblastoma, effectively cutting off nutrients and energy supply to the tumor.

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·September 27, 2017·3 min read

Brain Cells That Control Appetite Identified

Recent findings from University of Warwick researchers could help find new treatments to control eating habits that lead to obesity. Researchers discovered tanycytes detect amino acids from food and directly 'tell' the brain when we feel full. Certain food, such as chicken, lentils and avocados, activate tanycytes and make us feel fuller quicker.

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·September 22, 2017·5 min read

How Ketogenic Diets Curb Inflammation

The neurological benefits experienced by those with epilepsy who follow ketogenic diets may be a result of the low carb diet lowering brain inflammation, researchers report.

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·August 30, 2017·2 min read

Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.