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          ·July 1, 2025·5 min read

          Clearing Brain Sugar Stores Could Protect Against Dementia

          New research reveals that sugar metabolism in brain cells may be a crucial defense against Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Scientists found that neurons in both flies and human models of tauopathy accumulate excess glycogen, which disrupts cellular stress management when it can’t be broken down.
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          ·October 10, 2024·6 min read

          Sugar Lovers Face Greater Depression and Health Risks

          A new study has found that people with a preference for sweet foods face higher risks of depression, diabetes, and vascular issues like stroke. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers grouped participants into three categories: health-conscious, omnivores, and sweet tooth. They found that the sweet tooth group had poorer blood markers for inflammation and glucose levels, indicating higher risks for metabolic and mental health conditions.
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          ·August 30, 2022·5 min read

          Sugar Disrupts Microbiome, Eliminates Protection Against Obesity and Diabetes

          Western diets high in sugars reduce the number of Th17 inflammatory cells in the guts of mice, setting off a chain of events that lead to metabolic diseases, prediabetes, and obesity.
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          ·July 27, 2022·4 min read

          Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia

          Consuming a diet rich in ultra-processed foods like chips, cookies, deep-fried foods, and salty snacks were associated with a higher risk of developing dementia.
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          ·May 30, 2022·5 min read

          Sweetened and Unsweetened Coffee Consumption Associated With Lower Death Risk

          Those who drink sweetened coffee daily are up to 31% less likely to die within a 7-year follow-up than non-coffee drinkers. Those who drank unsweetened coffee were 21% less likely to die.
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          ·March 22, 2022·3 min read

          How Sugar Promotes Inflammation

          Excessive glucose consumption directly promotes the pathological function of certain cells within the immune system. Calorie-reduced diets can have beneficial effects on the immune system and have autoimmune diseases.
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          ·June 8, 2021·4 min read

          Sugar Overload May Be a Recipe for Long-Term Problems

          Higher sugar diets during childhood increase the risk for obesity, cognitive impairments, and attention deficits as adults, a new study reports.
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          ·March 31, 2021·4 min read

          Not So Sweet: Sugary Diet Early in Life Could Lead to Cognitive Problems Later

          Consuming high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages early in life may lead to memory problems during adulthood. Researchers found, compared to rats who consumed only water, those who drank sugar-sweetened beverages had difficulties in memory recall associated with the hippocampus. The study also found a link between specific changes in gut bacteria in rats who drank sugary drinks and impaired brain function.
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          ·February 11, 2021·4 min read

          Once Bitten, Twice Shy: What Happens in the Brain When We Have Bad Experiences With Food

          With the help of snails, researchers investigate the neural processes at work when we develop food aversions after eating a bad meal.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 29, 2020·4 min read

          Nucleus Accumbens Neuron Ensembles Recruited by Cocaine and Sugar Are Different

          Cocaine and sucrose neuron ensembles in the nucleus accumbens are mostly non-overlapping.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 17, 2020·3 min read

          Could Excessive Sugar Intake Contribute to Aggressive Behaviors, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder?

          Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 10, 2020·3 min read

          Brain Cells that Trigger Sugar Cravings and Consumption Identified

          FGF21, a hormone created in the liver in response to increased levels of sugar, acts in the brain to suppress sugar intake and controls the preference for sweet-tasting foods.
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          Study Challenges Link Between Football and Brain Protein Buildup

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