FeaturedNeuroscience·November 30, 2017·2 min readBrain’s Appetite Regulator Disrupted in Obese TeensA new study reports obese teens have disrupted connectivity between numerous areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 21, 2017·4 min readCinnamon Turns Up the Heat on Fat CellsA new study reveals the holiday spice cinnamon may be a useful tool in the battle against obesity. Researchers report cinnamaldehyde can improve metabolic health by inducing fat cells to burn energy through a process called thermogenesis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2017·2 min readStudying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain FunctionStudies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 10, 2017·6 min readBoth Obese and Anorexic Women Have Low Levels of ‘Feel Good’ NeurosteroidWomen who suffer from eating disorders from anorexia to obesity have lower levels of allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite previously linked to mood disorders, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2017·5 min readGut Bacteria Linked to Age Related ConditionsResearchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2017·3 min readRemoving Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and TeensA new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2017·4 min readMaking Fat Mice Lean: Specialized Macrophages Responsible For Fat BreakdownResearchers have identified a population of immune cells that appear to be associated with neurons which play a role in fat storage and obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2017·5 min readMaternal Diet Could Affect Kid’s Brain Reward CircuitryResearchers report rats that ate fatty or junk foods during pregnancy tended to have heavier pups that preferred the taste of fat directly following weaning. They also noted mothers who ate energy rich food either during pregnancy or while breastfeeding had an increased risk of their children becoming obese later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2017·5 min readBody Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on PoundsA new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2017·5 min readBrain’s Self-Regulation in Teens at Risk for ObesityTeens at risk for obesity as they age have less active self regulatory systems in the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 17, 2017·4 min readRecently Discovered Protein Controls Appetite and Body Fat CompositionNPGL, a recently discovered protein, influences fat storage in the human body, even when on a calorie restricted diet. Researchers believe this mechanism had evolutionary benefits and the protein could be a potential target to treat obesity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 6, 2017·2 min readSo Lonely I Could Die: Social Isolation Greater Public Health Threat Than ObesityAccording to researchers, social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk for premature death.Read More