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Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Insulin signaling plays a role in regulating synaptic function, glucose homeostasis, and cognition, a new study reports. Impairments in insulin signaling result in metabolic defects, in addition to memory and learning deficits, mirroring the cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...

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Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers debate the roles of the gut and brain hormones play in regulating appetite and metabolism.... Read More...

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Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

For those who find it difficult to exercise, taking a hot bath can help improve inflammation and glucose levels, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Researchers report high fat diet in female mice can have an epigenetic effect on future generations. The study found high fat diets had lead to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and addictive behaviors over three generations of offspring. ... Read More...

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Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.... Read More...

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Experimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

A newly developed experimental drug, that contains similar compounds to those in diabetes medications, slows the progression of Parkinson's in mouse models of the disease, researchers report.... Read More...

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Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s?

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

According to researchers, people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later in life. The study reports the risk may be higher for younger people and those with complications related to diabetes.... Read More...

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Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.... Read More...

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Brain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its Reversal

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2018

Researchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.... Read More...

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Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Experimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse Study

Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain

Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s?

Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

Brain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its Reversal