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No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2019

Carbohydrate consumption from sugary drinks and snacks does not help to improve mood. The findings may help increase public awareness that the 'sugar rush' is a myth and help inform health policies to promote healthier alternatives.... Read More...

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Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

UCSF 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...

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Snacking May Increase Inflammation

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.... Read More...

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Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

A new study looks at the effect a Western style diet has on the gut microbiome. Researchers report both fructose and glucose block the production of Roc, a protein required for the colonization of beneficial bacteria in the gut.... Read More...

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Sugar Improves Memory in Over 60s, Study Suggests

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2018

Increasing blood sugar levels in those over 60 helps improve memory and performance, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Pregnant Mothers and Offspring Should Limit Added Sugars in Diet to Protect Childhood Cognition

Neuroscience NewsApril 20, 2018

Researchers warn pregnant women and their children to avoid drinking too many sodas, as excessive amounts of sugar in these drinks can negatively impact memory and learning. However, consuming fruits appears to be beneficial for cognitive development, the study reports.... Read More...

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Dulled Taste May Prompt More Calories on Path to Obesity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2017

A new study reveals blocking taste receptors leads people to desire sweeter, higher calorie foods. Researchers believe a dulled sense of taste could increase a person's obesity risk. ... Read More...

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Sugar is Not So Sweet For Mental Health

Neuroscience NewsJuly 28, 2017

A new Scientific Reports study sheds light on the link between high sugar intake and an increased risk of developing common mental disorders in men. Researchers also found mood disorders did not increase desire to consume higher sugar content foods or drinks.... Read More...

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Is Soda Bad For Your Brain?

Neuroscience NewsApril 20, 2017

Excess consumption of both regular and diet soda are associated with accelerated brain aging, smaller hippocampal volume and poor memory.... Read More...

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