Disrupted Connections Between Memory and Appetite May Explain Obesity
Photo Cred: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New research finds impaired connections between the dorsolateral hippocampus (diHPC) and the lateral hypothalamus (LH) in people with obesity, which may impact their...
Read More
Key Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Development
Photo Cred: LightField Studios/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella The burden of Alzheimer’s disease is staggering. From an economic perspective, healthcare costs are estimated at more than $170 billion per year just...
Read More
New Research Indicates Cumulative Use of PPIs is Associated with Dementia Development
Photo Cred: Andrii Zastrozhnov/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in the United States and Europe, especially among people over age 65....
Read More
Intermittent Fasting May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Photo Cred: Elena Eryomenko/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study on mice suggests that time-restricted eating may help correct circadian rhythm disruptions associated with Alzheimer’s disease, improve memory, and...
Read More
A Mother’s Diet May Impact Brain Health of Children and Grandchildren
Photo Cred: Anna Om/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that eating certain foods during pregnancy may help protect the brain health of a patient’s baby and grandchildren....
Read More
Good Oral Health Linked to Better Brain Health
Photo Cred: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Taking care of your teeth may lead to better brain health, according to a recent study that showed a link between poor oral...
Read More
Napping Linked to Larger Brain Volume, Study Shows
Photo Cred: Jalisko/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study found a causal link between habitual napping and larger total brain volume in people aged 40 to 69, a marker...
Read More
High Dietary Magnesium Intake May Help Prevent Dementia
Photo Cred: yesyesterday/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A diet higher in magnesium may lead to less age-related brain shrinkage, particularly in women, according to a recent study. Published in the...
Read More