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- Alzheimer's study: A Mediterranean diet might protect against memory loss and dementia May 6, 2021Alzheimer's disease is caused by protein deposits in the brain and the rapid loss of brain matter. But a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil might protect the brain from these disease triggers.
- Poor iodine levels in women pose risks to fetal intellectual development in pregnancy April 22, 2021An increasing number of young women are at increased risk of having children born with impaired neurological conditions, due to poor iodine intake.
- Why some of us are hungry all the time April 12, 2021New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds more calories during the day than others.
- Childhood diet and exercise creates healthier, less anxious adults April 9, 2021Exercise and a healthy diet in childhood leads to adults with bigger brains and lower levels of anxiety, according to new research.
- Late night snacks may hurt your workplace performance, study finds April 7, 2021A recent study finds that unhealthy eating behaviors at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.
- Weight loss changes people's responsiveness to food marketing April 1, 2021A new study reveals that people with obesity tend to be more responsive to food marketing -- but when their weight drops significantly, so does their responsiveness to marketing.
- Correcting altered brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression March 26, 2021Researchers have identified and characterized a novel neural circuit that mediates the reciprocal control of obesity and depression in mouse models, and a potential therapy.
- Failed your New Year resolution again? Join the club March 25, 2021New research which surveyed participants from the UK and Australia has found that despite having the best intentions, most people give up on their New Year resolutions within the first month.
- DHA supplement may offset impact of maternal stress on unborn males March 24, 2021Researchers have uncovered possible reasons for male vulnerability in the womb, and they've learned a specific maternal dietary supplement called docosahexanoic acid (DHA) may guard against the impact of maternal stress on unborn males during early development.
- 'Hunger hormone' ghrelin affects monetary decision making March 22, 2021Higher levels of the stomach-derived hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, predict a greater preference for smaller immediate monetary rewards over larger delayed financial rewards, a new study finds.