What You Eat Affects Your Brain's Health and Mood
Scientists are discovering that the foods we eat have a big impact on our brain's health, especially on something called inflammation—which is when our brain …
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Scientists are discovering that the foods we eat have a big impact on our brain's health, especially on something called inflammation—which is when our brain …
Read MoreResearchers studied how prenatal alcohol exposure affects emotional development in adolescents, particularly when combined with stressful early-life …
Read MoreWhen someone has a stroke, their brain needs help healing. Scientists are discovering that special proteins in your body called Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play …
Read MoreScientists discovered that a natural substance called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which your body makes when following a ketogenic diet, may help protect brain …
Read MoreScientists discovered that irisin, a natural hormone your body makes when you exercise, might help reduce harmful inflammation in the brain that's linked to …
Read MoreResearchers tested a natural substance called syringic acid to see if it could help with schizophrenia symptoms in mice. They created schizophrenia-like …
Read MoreScientists studied how a high-fat diet changes the brain in mice with Alzheimer's disease. They looked at two important things: the fats in the brain and genes …
Read MoreScientists discovered how vitamin D might help reduce harmful inflammation in the brain. The study focused on special immune cells called microglia that can …
Read MoreResearchers discovered that a natural compound found in ginger called 6-gingerol might help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty and …
Read MoreResearchers tested whether eating anti-inflammatory foods (foods that reduce body swelling) could help children with autism think more clearly. They studied 22 …
Read MoreScientists discovered that eating a Western diet high in fat and sugar can make brain disease worse in people who carry certain genetic mutations. Using mice …
Read MoreScientists discovered that special bacteria called probiotics might help reduce brain damage after a stroke. In this study, researchers gave probiotics to rats …
Read MoreScientists are discovering that olive oil might be more than just a cooking ingredient—it could help protect your brain. This research explores how special …
Read MoreScientists are discovering that what you eat might play a big role in keeping your brain healthy as you age. This review looks at how inflammation in the brain …
Read MoreScientists tested a new way to treat stroke damage in obese mice by blocking a protein called TNFR1 that causes inflammation in the body. While obesity made …
Read MoreObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder where breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. This can reduce oxygen to the brain and …
Read MoreResearchers discovered that eating too many refined carbohydrates (like sugary snacks and processed foods) may trigger anxiety and compulsive behaviors in mice …
Read MoreScientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in stroke recovery. This review looks at how what you eat can help …
Read MoreInfantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome is a serious seizure condition that affects babies and doesn't respond to standard medications in about half of cases. …
Read MoreScientists studied how different types of cooking oils affect the brain, especially in mice going through menopause-like changes. They compared three oils: tea …
Read MoreMetformin is a common medication that helps people manage diabetes by controlling blood sugar. But new research suggests it might do something else too—it …
Read MoreResearchers tested a compound called Acipimox (a relative of vitamin B3) to see if it could protect the brain from damage caused by eating a high-fat diet. …
Read MoreScientists discovered a natural compound that may help fight Alzheimer's disease by cleaning up toxic proteins in brain cells. In studies with mice that had …
Read MoreScientists discovered that a specific type of immune cell called iTreg can better control brain inflammation than similar cells. These special cells work by …
Read MoreScientists discovered that a special diet can help mice recover better from brain injuries by changing their gut bacteria. The diet increases helpful bacteria …
Read MoreResearchers discovered that people with milk allergies often have mood and behavior problems because of a chemical called histamine that builds up in the …
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