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·May 15, 2022·5 min read

What Makes Some More Afraid of Change Than Others?

Differences in gene expression in key brain areas may account for the reason some are less fearful of change than others.

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·June 18, 2019·4 min read

Fear of new foods may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

Food neophobia, the extreme hesitation to try new foods, is associated with increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

Sensory Based Food Education Encourages Children to Eat Fruit and Veg

Researchers report sensory based food education encourages healthier eating choices in kindergarten aged children.

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·April 3, 2018·5 min read

Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms

A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease.