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·May 22, 2022·4 min read

Pescatarian or High-Fish Diet May Not Be Bad for You

The chemical form of mercury found in the brains of people who consume a high fish diet is completely different from the form of mercury found in the brains of those who were poisoned.

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·February 12, 2022·3 min read

Natural Mineral May Help Reverse Memory Loss

Selenium, a natural mineral found in grains, meats, and nuts can reverse cognitive impairment following a stroke and improve learning and memory in the aging brain.

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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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·December 29, 2017·4 min read

Selenium Protects a Specific Type of Interneuron in the Brain

A new study reveals selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific type of interneuron.

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·February 6, 2013·4 min read

Eat to Dream: Study Shows Dietary Nutrients Associated with Certain Sleep Patterns

A study shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods; an indicator of an overall healthy diet, had the healthiest sleep patterns.