FeaturedNeuroscience·July 31, 2020·3 min readTiming of Meals Affects Body Rhythms and Metabolic HealthBoth food timing and the integrity of the internal clock in the liver altered rhythms of metabolism in mice. Almost half of the rhythmic genes are regulated by both the internal clock and when food is ingested.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 5, 2020·3 min readTriglycerides control neurons in the reward circuitDietary triglycerides directly alter signaling in the reward circuit to regulate behavior. The findings reveal a potential mechanism by which triglyceride-rich diets may lead to adaptions in dopamine signaling that underlie reward deficit and compulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 13, 2019·3 min readCholesterol and fat profiles at birth linked to psychological health at age 5Children born with high levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein in their cord blood samples were more likely to receive lower ratings from their teachers on both social and emotional development scales.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2019·4 min readEating blueberries every day improves heart healthEating 150 grams of blueberries a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 10, 2019·4 min readLow cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in womenLow levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 10, 2016·5 min readProbiotics Improve Cognition in Alzheimer’s PatientsAccording to a new study, probiotics may help to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2016·6 min readEye Study Underscores the Long Lasting Benefits of Controlling DiabetesAccording to researchers, type 2 diabetes patients who intensively controlled their blood sugar levels during the ACCORD eye study cut their risk of diabetic retinopathy by up-to half in a long term follow up study.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2016·7 min readX-Rays Finding the Blueprint of Why Fat is YummyX-ray science is looking for the answers as to why chocolate, cheese and other fatty foods taste so good; and how these tastes can be mimicked by healthier alternatives.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 22, 2016·6 min readOmega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by FructoseResearchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 27, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Accelerated by Abnormal Build Up of Fat in the BrainResearchers discover accumulations of fatty acids in the brains of patients who have died from Alzheimer's disease. They propose the accumulation could accelerate the disease.Read More
