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·February 16, 2021·5 min read

Dopamine Is Key to the Mystery of Metabolic Dysfunction in Psychiatric Patients

Anti-psychotic drugs do not only block dopamine signaling in the brain, they also block dopamine signaling in the pancreas. Blocking dopamine signaling in the pancreas leads to uncontrolled production of blood-glucose regulating hormones, increasing obesity and diabetes risks.

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·December 15, 2020·4 min read

Water May be an Effective Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome

Drinking water can suppress the vasopressin hormone receptor, mitigating obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice.

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·August 14, 2020·4 min read

This Online Calculator Can Predict Your Stroke Risk

A new online tool can help individuals determine their risk of ischemic stroke. Preliminary findings from those who used the tool report a strong association between metabolic syndrome and ischemic stroke risk was in white women.

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·May 30, 2019·4 min read

Eating blueberries every day improves heart health

Eating 150 grams of blueberries a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.

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·April 4, 2019·3 min read

No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it

Carbohydrate consumption from sugary drinks and snacks does not help to improve mood. The findings may help increase public awareness that the 'sugar rush' is a myth and help inform health policies to promote healthier alternatives.