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·December 6, 2016·3 min read

Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods

A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports.

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·June 18, 2013·4 min read

Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism

A new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.

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·May 27, 2021·6 min read

Changes in How Cholesterol Breaks Down in the Body May Accelerate Progression of Dementia

Disruptions in how the body converts cholesterol into bile acids may play a key role in the development of dementia.

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·October 30, 2018·7 min read

Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body

A new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.

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·March 16, 2016·4 min read

Time to Eat: Mitochondria Run on Timers

A new study mitochondria are regulated by the body's circadian clock, making when you eat just as important as what you eat.

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·June 5, 2019·4 min read

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

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·April 13, 2018·8 min read

Overeating? It May be a Brain Glitch

Researchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods.

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·February 12, 2015·4 min read

Common Biomarkers of Sleep Debt Found in Humans and Rats

New findings point to a shift in how lipids are metabolized and evidence of oxidative stress due to sleep restriction in humans and rats.

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·February 11, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

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.

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·November 28, 2022·6 min read

Mom’s Dietary Fat Rewires Male and Female Brains Differently

Excess fat from a mother's high-fat diet triggers immune cells to over-consume serotonin in the brains of developing males, leading to depression-like behaviors in the offspring.