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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 22, 2023·6 min read

          Key to Longevity in Isoleucine Reduction

          Researchers discovered that reducing the amino acid isoleucine in diets can significantly improve health outcomes in mice. The study reveals that a low-isoleucine diet led to longer lifespans, leaner bodies, and reduced cancer and prostate problems in mice, despite higher calorie consumption.
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          ·November 7, 2023·4 min read

          High-Sugar Diets May Fuel Brain Decline

          Research suggests a high-sugar diet, commonly associated with obesity, leads to insulin resistance in the brain and may heighten the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The study reveals that this insulin resistance impairs glial cells' ability to clear neuronal debris, a crucial process for preventing neurodegeneration.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 8, 2023·6 min read

          Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

          Food brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.
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          Support structures and positive body image messages could be taught in PHSE to counteract depressive symptoms.
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          ·September 5, 2023·5 min read

          Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks

          New research identifies a strong correlation between higher BMI in children aged 12-16 and increased risks of depression symptoms. The association weakens for the age bracket 16-21, suggesting an age-sensitive period during early adolescence.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 4, 2023·4 min read

          Modern Diets Are Rewiring Our Appetite for Obesity

          Humans strongly regulate their protein intake, leading to increased consumption if protein is diluted in their diets. Modern-day processed foods, rich in fats and carbohydrates, dilute protein, prompting people to consume more calories trying to meet their protein needs.
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          ·September 3, 2023·2 min read

          Top 5 Neuroscience Discoveries of the Week – September 3, 2023

          This week in neuroscience, we've seen groundbreaking advancements ranging from a diet that can potentially extend lifespan without calorie restriction, to a new drug that could revolutionize obesity treatment.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 31, 2023·5 min read

          Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

          A revolutionary discovery reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, play a key role in regulating fat metabolism and obesity. These cells act on a cluster of neurons, known as the GABRA5 cluster, effectively acting as a "switch" for weight regulation.
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          ·July 19, 2023·8 min read

          Epigenetic Marking of Satiety Gene Influences Obesity Risk in Women

          Researchers identified an epigenetic factor that influences women's risk of obesity. The study found that the risk of obesity increases by 44% if there are a large number of methyl groups attached to the POMC gene, associated with the feeling of satiety.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·June 27, 2023·3 min read

          Obesity Alters Brain’s Response to Food Cues

          New research using molecular imaging with 18F-flubatine PET/MRI shows a distinct response to food cues in the brains of obese individuals compared to those of normal-weight individuals. The study sheds light on the biological mechanisms of obesity and opens the door to potential targeted treatments.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·June 12, 2023·4 min read

          Obesity and the Brain: Stubborn Dopamine Responses Hamper Weight Loss

          The brain responses to specific nutrients are significantly diminished in individuals with obesity, even after weight loss. The study found that those with obesity released less dopamine in areas of the brain crucial for food intake motivation, compared to their healthy-weight counterparts.
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          ·May 30, 2023·5 min read

          The Weight of the Mind: The Link Between Obesity and Mental Disorders

          A comprehensive study underscores the heightened risk of mental disorders in individuals with obesity. The research, spanning 1997 to 2014, reveals that obesity tends to precede the manifestation of psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, nicotine addiction, and anxiety, among others.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 20, 2023·4 min read

          Toddler Gut Bacteria Predicts Future Obesity

          The composition and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at the age of 3.5 can predict their body mass index (BMI) at age 5, regardless of prematurity at birth, a new study reports. Findings indicate alterations in gut microbiota linked with adult obesity might commence early in childhood. The study highlighted specific types of gut bacteria that are highly predictive of BMI at age 5.
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