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·January 3, 2019·4 min read

Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

According to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors.

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·December 27, 2018·4 min read

How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans

According to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.

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·December 17, 2018·1 min read

Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Study reports losing just one night of sleep can increase cravings for junk foods.

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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

Researchers report depression and anxiety may be as detrimental to your health as smoking or obesity. The study found those with anxiety of depression are at a 65% increased risk of stroke, 87% increased risk of arthritis and 64% increased risk of stroke, compared to those without the disorders.

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·December 12, 2018·3 min read

Gut Hormone Increases Response to Food

Researchers discover activity in brain regions involved in reward response from dopamine was higher in subjects injected with the hormone ghrelin, but only when responding to images associated with food smells. The study reports ghrelin controls the extent to which the brain associates reward with food odors.

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·December 11, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Researchers have identified 14 genetic regions linked to activity.

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·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity

Removing the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.

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·December 1, 2018·4 min read

Resilience May Be Neurobiological

Individual differences in resting state connectivity may help explain why some people are more resilient to the effects of neighborhood violence than others.

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·November 27, 2018·4 min read

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.

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·November 19, 2018·4 min read

Long Term Exposure to Road Traffic Noise May Increase Obesity Risk

A new study reports those exposed to the highest levels of noise pollution caused by traffic are at an increased risk of obesity.

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·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Researchers debate the roles of the gut and brain hormones play in regulating appetite and metabolism.

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·November 12, 2018·4 min read

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.

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obesity

Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans

Unraveling the Link Between Obesity and Sleep

Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

Gut Hormone Increases Response to Food

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity

Resilience May Be Neurobiological

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Long Term Exposure to Road Traffic Noise May Increase Obesity Risk

Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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