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·May 19, 2021·6 min read

A Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’s

While there is an association between obesity during midlife and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say the link doesn't necessarily extend into later life. A new study revealed higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's and lower BMI, especially in older men, was linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and predicted the disease progression.

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·May 5, 2021·5 min read

Obesity Linked to Reduced Blood Flow to the Brain

Obesity has been linked to severely restricted blood flow in the brain. Reduced blood flow in the brain, or cerebral hypoperfusion, can be an early indicator of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 15, 2021·4 min read

Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

Study sheds new light on how the brain regulates hunger. The findings may help with the development of new drugs to fight obesity.

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·March 30, 2021·4 min read

Selenium Supplementation Protects Against Obesity and May Extend Lifespan

Adding selenium to diet products helps prevent obesity and increases healthy lifespan in mouse models.

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·March 26, 2021·5 min read

Correcting Altered Brain Circuit Could Tackle Coinciding Obesity and Depression

Mice that consumed high-fat diets not only became obese, they also displayed an increased risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. This was mediated by a defective brain circuit. When the disruptions were corrected either genetically or pharmaceutically, mice displayed fewer symptoms of depression and experienced weight loss.

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·March 21, 2021·2 min read

Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause

Reduced levels of estrogen may not be the only risk factor for weight gain associated with menopause. A new study reports sleep disruptions also contribute to increased weight gain during menopause.

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·March 15, 2021·5 min read

Exercise During Pregnancy May Save Kids From Health Problems as Adults

Mouse study reveals maternal exercise during pregnancy reduced the transmission of metabolic disorders from obese parents, whether the disorder was apparent in the father or mother.

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·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Stress Reduction as a Path to Eating Less Fast Food

Reducing stress in young mothers was associated with a decrease in fast food consumption and an improvement in dietary habits.

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·February 22, 2021·5 min read

Inconsistent Sleep Times Linked to Higher BMI Percentile in Toddlers

Young children with inconsistent sleep times at night have, on average, a higher body mass index than those who sleep at regular times.

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·February 21, 2021·4 min read

Prolonged Sedentary Time Linked to Distractibility in Adults With Obesity

Obese and overweight people who were sedentary for twenty minutes or more were less able to overcome distractions.

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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

How the Brains of Obese People Function Differently From Those of Healthy Weight

People who suffer from obesity have stronger connections between brain areas associated with the motivation to eat and the rewarding effect of food consumption. Additionally, researchers found noted differences in the thickness of the cerebral cortex of obese test subjects.

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·February 12, 2021·3 min read

Brain Discovery May Lead to Solutions for Overeating

Neurons in the infralimbic cortex control the link between food cues and behavioral actions, such as overeating or bad food choices. When these neurons are regulated, the rat models consumed fewer treats.

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obesity

A Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’s

Obesity Linked to Reduced Blood Flow to the Brain

Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

Selenium Supplementation Protects Against Obesity and May Extend Lifespan

Correcting Altered Brain Circuit Could Tackle Coinciding Obesity and Depression

Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause

Exercise During Pregnancy May Save Kids From Health Problems as Adults

Stress Reduction as a Path to Eating Less Fast Food

Inconsistent Sleep Times Linked to Higher BMI Percentile in Toddlers

Prolonged Sedentary Time Linked to Distractibility in Adults With Obesity

How the Brains of Obese People Function Differently From Those of Healthy Weight

Brain Discovery May Lead to Solutions for Overeating

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