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          western diet

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          AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·March 3, 2025·8 min read

          Maternal Diet Influences ADHD and Autism Risk

          A large study analyzing over 60,000 mother-child pairs found that a Western diet during pregnancy—high in fat, sugar, and processed foods—was associated with a significantly increased risk of ADHD and autism in children. Even small shifts toward a Western diet correlated with a 66% higher risk of ADHD and a 122% higher risk of autism.
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          ·February 8, 2022·5 min read

          Changing Your Diet Could Add Up to a Decade to Life Expectancy

          Young adults could add over a decade to their life expectancy by switching from a Western diet to one that includes more nuts, legumes, and whole grains, and by reducing red or processed meats.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain
          ·June 23, 2021·4 min read

          Western High-Fat Diet Can Cause Chronic Pain

          A Western-style diet, high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, increases symptoms of inflammation, neuropathy, and chronic pain. However, changing to a lower-fat diet can help reverse or relieve symptoms of inflammatory pain disorders.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 18, 2018·3 min read

          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.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·August 27, 2018·3 min read

          Diet Has Bigger Impact on Emotional Well Being in Women than Men

          According to researchers, women may need a diet that includes a larger spectrum of nutrients which help support mood, compared to men.
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          ·April 27, 2018·4 min read

          Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Bacteria

          Researchers report following a Mediterranean diet can increase healthy gut bacteria by up to 7%.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 13, 2018·5 min read

          Specific Bacteria in Small Intestine Are Crucial for Fat Absorption

          Researchers reveal the Western diet can induce the expansion of microbes in the small intestine that promote the digestion and absorption of high fat foods. Over time, researchers say, these microbes can increase the risk of obesity.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·September 25, 2017·5 min read

          Maternal Diet Could Affect Kid’s Brain Reward Circuitry

          Researchers report rats that ate fatty or junk foods during pregnancy tended to have heavier pups that preferred the taste of fat directly following weaning. They also noted mothers who ate energy rich food either during pregnancy or while breastfeeding had an increased risk of their children becoming obese later in life.
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          FeaturedNeurology
          ·June 12, 2017·1 min read

          Western Diet Increases Alzheimer’s Pathology in Genetically Predisposed Mice

          Diet and lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those who are genetically predisposed, a new study suggests.
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          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·March 7, 2016·3 min read

          Does A ‘Western Diet’ Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

          Having a sedentary lifestyle and eating a western diet is linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.
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