Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says
From reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.... Read More...
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Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Short term increases in sugar consumption raise the susceptibility to colitis and worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in mouse models.... Read More...
Blue light at night increases the consumption of sweets: Rat study
Rats exposed to blue light at night were more prone to indulge in sugary snacks than regular foods. ... Read More...
Train your brain to eat less sugar
A new brain training game in which players navigate a grocery store, earning rewards for selecting healthy food options, may help to reduce the desire to give into sugar cravings. Participants who had higher initial preferences for sugary foods lost as much as 3.1% body weight following daily gameplay.... Read More...
No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
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...
Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm
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...
Snacking May Increase Inflammation
Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.... Read More...
Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People
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...
Sugar Improves Memory in Over 60s, Study Suggests
Increasing blood sugar levels in those over 60 helps improve memory and performance, a new study reports.... Read More...
Pregnant Mothers and Offspring Should Limit Added Sugars in Diet to Protect Childhood Cognition
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...
Dulled Taste May Prompt More Calories on Path to Obesity
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...
Sugar is Not So Sweet For Mental Health
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...