FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 28, 2019·4 min readScreen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor SleepA new study reports children and pre-teens who are exposed to screen time in the dark an hour before sleep are more likely to have sleep disturbances, a higher risk of anxiety and may be more prone to obesity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·6 min readSlim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their WeightResearchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 21, 2019·3 min readOur Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our BodiesAccording to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·5 min readUnexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas DiscoveredA new study reveals how NCOR1/2 regulates memory involving a newly identified circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and hippocampus. Researchers believe the findings could have implications for future studies related to ASD and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2019·4 min readWired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body WeightStudy reveals people with obesity have more mutations in semaphorin signaling in the hypothalamus, implying semaphorins may be critical for maintaining a healthy body weight.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·1 min readMemory of Last Meal Influences How Much is Eaten Next: Rat StudyResearchers have identified neurons in the brains of rats that control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The findings suggest boosting meal memories could help to manage overeating and curb obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2019·4 min readBile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss SurgeryResearchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2019·13 min readSugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the HarmUCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 11, 2019·5 min readVAT Fat May Cause Pathogenic ObesityStudy reports type 2 diabetes and other obesity related health disorders depend on how the body stores excess fat. Researchers report visceral adipose tissue may be a cause of pathogenic obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·4 min readMeaningful Life Tied to Healthy AgingAccording to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 9, 2019·4 min readCarrots or Candy Bars? Context Shapes Healthy Food ChoicesAccording to researchers, our food choices may be affected by what sits closest by on the supermarket shelf. Paradoxically, the close proximity of an indulgent food can cause more people to opt for a healthier snack.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2019·3 min readExcessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain SizeResearchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.Read More
