Chronic inflammation may drive dopamine down, influence motivation
By Katherine Shagoury The brain’s dopamine system, which drives motivation, may be directly influenced by chronic inflammation, according to a new paper published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences....
Read MoreShort sleep duration, sleep variability, inhibit weight loss
By Katherine Shagoury High sleep variability and short sleep duration blunts weight loss, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity. As part of the PREDIMED-Plus...
Read MoreNew case study shows Crohn’s remission achieved with plant-based diet
By Katherine Shagoury Eating a plant-based diet may be an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease, according to a new case study published in the journal Nutrients. The case study followed a man in...
Read MoreMusic supports spoken language for hearing-impaired patients
By Katherine Shagoury Music can be used to rehabilitate and develop speech and language skills in hearing-impaired children, according to a new paper by researchers at the University of Helsinki...
Read MoreSoy shows consistent heart-healthy benefits
By Katherine Shagoury There is a consistent cholesterol-lowering effect for soy protein, according to new research by the University of Toronto in Ontario and published in the Journal of the...
Read MoreCommonly prescribed drugs may increase risk of dementia, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Risk for dementia may increase with long-term use of some commonly prescribed medications, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study, carried out...
Read MoreWalking intervention shows long-term benefits
By Katherine Shagoury Short term pedometer-based walking interventions can have long-term health benefits for adults and older adults, according to new research published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Researchers team...
Read MoreZero-calorie sweeteners may alter intestinal flora, liver toxicity during pregnancy
By Katherine Shagoury Exposure to sucralose and acesulfame-K in the womb and via breastmilk leads to altered intestinal flora and liver toxicity in mice, according to a new study published...
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