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·December 18, 2018·3 min read

Snacking May Increase Inflammation

Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.

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·July 6, 2023·3 min read

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Researchers have discovered an upper critical temperature (UCT) for humans, likely between 104-122°F (40°C-50°C). Their research indicates that the human body's resting metabolic rate, an indicator of energy consumption, rises in hot and humid conditions.

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·November 7, 2022·5 min read

Motivation Is Affected by Oxidative Stress, but Nutrition Can Help

Higher levels of glutathione in the nucleus accumbens correlated with better and more steady performance in motivation-based tasks. Findings suggest improvements in accumbal anti-oxidant function that can be acquired via diet or supplementation may be a feasible approach to help boost motivation.

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·February 29, 2020·3 min read

When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks

Losing weight isn't just a case of restricting the foods or calories you eat, it also comes down to when you eat. Skipping breakfast and snacking late at night delays the body's fat-burning mechanisms.

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·February 6, 2017·4 min read

Transporter of Thyroid Hormones is Crucial For Embryonic Brain Development

Researchers report on the importance of thyroid hormones in the development of the cerebellum.

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·November 12, 2018·2 min read

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Researchers say THC can impair or improve memory depending on age and disease. Findings suggest, in Alzheimer's disease, the cannabis compound can help improve memory and mitigate some of the symptoms of the disease.

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·July 9, 2015·4 min read

Increased Dementia Risk Linked to Diabetes Complications

A new study reports diabetics who experience high rates of complications also have an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·July 15, 2015·3 min read

A Hole Lot of Smarts

According to a new study, intelligence in animal species can be estimated by the size of the holes in the skull through which the arteries pass.

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·May 28, 2019·6 min read

High LDL cholesterol linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s

Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, in those with and without a genetic risk factor. This suggests cholesterol could be an independent risk factor for dementia. Additionally, researchers identified a potential new genetic risk factor for early-onset Alzheimer's, a rare variant of the APOB gene.

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·February 22, 2023·4 min read

Human Body Can Predict Mealtimes

Our bodies can predict the timing of regular meals, a new study reports. Additionally, a person's daily blood-glucose rhythms may be driven by meal size in addition to meal time.

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·December 8, 2017·4 min read

Taurine Lends Hand to Repair Cells Damaged in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report taurine may help to boost remyelination in multiple sclerosis patients.

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·April 12, 2021·5 min read

Study Reveals Why Some of Us Are Hungry All the Time

A new study reveals people who experience larger dips in blood sugar hours after eating end up feeling hungrier and eat hundreds of more calories a day than those who experience lower blood sugar dips.

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metabolism

Snacking May Increase Inflammation

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Motivation Is Affected by Oxidative Stress, but Nutrition Can Help

When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks

Transporter of Thyroid Hormones is Crucial For Embryonic Brain Development

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Increased Dementia Risk Linked to Diabetes Complications

A Hole Lot of Smarts

High LDL cholesterol linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s

Human Body Can Predict Mealtimes

Taurine Lends Hand to Repair Cells Damaged in Multiple Sclerosis

Study Reveals Why Some of Us Are Hungry All the Time

The Vegetarian Code: Your Genes Might Dictate Your Diet

Graphene Oxide Nanoflakes May Be A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s

Savoring Bytes: New AI Understands Our Tasty Desires

Single Protein Rewires the Brain to Adapt to Motherhood

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