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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·March 6, 2017·6 min read

          Not So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for Lent

          Decided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.
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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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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 11, 2014·3 min read

          Obese Children’s Brains More Responsive to Sugar

          A new neuroimaging study reports of neural differences in obese children when they taste sugar.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·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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          ·April 20, 2018·4 min read

          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.
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          ·December 18, 2018·3 min read

          Snacking May Increase Inflammation

          Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 9, 2016·6 min read

          Study Links Shorter Sleep and Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption

          A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·June 26, 2020·4 min read

          Study reveals plant compound beats sugar cravings

          A mint product that contained gymnemic acids from the Gymnema sylvestre plant significantly reduced the intake of high-sugar sweet foods compared to a placebo. For those with a sweet tooth, the mint significantly decreased the pleasantness and desire for eating more sugar-rich foods. The product may be useful in helping people reduce sugar consumption.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·November 14, 2019·4 min read

          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.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·January 14, 2020·4 min read

          Sugar changes the chemistry of your brain

          After 12 days of sugar intake, researchers noted major changes in both the dopamine and opioid systems of pigs' brains. Alterations in the opioid system were seen following the very first intake of sugar.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 19, 2018·3 min read

          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.
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          Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

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          Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

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