What You Eat Affects Your Brain: Fiber vs. Junk Food
Scientists are discovering that the food you eat doesn't just affect your stomach—it also influences your brain health. This review explains how eating lots of …
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How Gut Bacteria May Travel to Your Brain
Scientists discovered something surprising: bacteria from your gut can travel directly to your brain, especially when you eat a high-fat diet. Using mice, …
Read MoreA Gut Bacteria That May Help Your Brain Stay Healthy
Scientists are discovering that a tiny bacteria living in your gut called Muribaculum intestinale might play an important role in keeping your brain healthy. …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats May Help Her Mood and Baby's Milk
A new review looks at how what mothers eat after giving birth might affect their mental health and the quality of their breast milk. Researchers found that …
Read MoreYour Gut and Brain Talk to Each Other—Here's Why That Matters
Scientists have discovered that your digestive system is constantly communicating with your brain, and when this conversation breaks down, it can cause …
Read MoreFish Protein May Help Keep Your Memory Sharp as You Age
Researchers discovered that eating Alaska pollock, a common white fish, might help protect your memory as you get older. The study suggests that fish protein …
Read MoreHow a Kitchen Fungus Makes a Brain-Boosting Compound
Scientists have discovered that a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae—the same microorganism used to make soy sauce, miso, and sake—produces a special compound …
Read MoreHow a Plant Compound Could Help Repair Alcohol Damage to Your Brain
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called urolithin A (found in pomegranates and berries) may help reverse brain damage caused by heavy alcohol …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Help Your Brain Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that two types of helpful bacteria in your gut—Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium longum 1714—may help your brain work …
Read MoreEating Fermented Foods: Quality Over Variety Matters
A new study of 400 adults in Turkey looked at how eating fermented foods (like yogurt and kimchi) affects digestion and mental health. Surprisingly, the …
Read MoreA Special Fat May Help Reduce Seizures by Fixing Body Chemistry
Scientists discovered that a genetic mutation causing seizures changes how the body processes energy and nutrients. They found that a type of healthy fat …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Brains Recover After Stroke
Scientists discovered that special bacteria called probiotics might help reduce brain damage after a stroke. In this study, researchers gave probiotics to rats …
Read MoreSpecial Milk Component May Help Fight Depression Through Gut Health
Researchers discovered that a natural component found in milk fat called MFGM might help reduce depression symptoms by improving gut health. In studies with …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Autism in Children
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in our stomachs and intestines might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review looks at …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Young Male Birds Develop Better Brains
Scientists studied whether special bacteria added to food could help young male quails develop healthier brains and reproductive systems. They fed young quails …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Connected to Stroke Risk
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut might be connected to stroke risk. Researchers compared the gut bacteria and blood chemicals of …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Brain Health in People With Alzheimer's Risk Gene
Scientists discovered that a ketogenic diet (a diet very low in carbs and high in fat) might help protect the brain in people who carry a gene called APOE4, …
Read MoreCan a Special Fiber Help Repair Binge Drinking's Damage to Your Brain?
Researchers are testing whether a natural fiber called inulin can help repair damage to the brain and gut caused by binge drinking in college students. The …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Mood and Brain Health
Scientists are discovering that the food you eat has a big impact on your mental health, mood, and how you handle stress. This isn't just about staying …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Reduce Anxiety From Sleep Disruption
Researchers tested whether two types of helpful bacteria called probiotics could reduce anxiety in rats whose sleep schedules were disrupted. They gave one …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help Your Brain Learn Better?
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut might be able to help your brain work better. This review looks at how special bacteria called …
Read MoreWhy Your Stomach Feels Off: New Clues About Digestion Problems
Scientists are discovering that stomach problems like indigestion and slow digestion aren't just about your stomach—they involve your brain, gut bacteria, and …
Read MoreHealthy Food and Exercise Team Up to Fight Colorectal Cancer
Scientists reviewed research showing that eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly may work together to help prevent and fight colorectal cancer. Foods …
Read MoreCan Vitamins A and D Help Reduce Tourette Syndrome Tics?
Tourette syndrome is a condition where people experience involuntary movements and sounds called tics. Researchers found that people with Tourette syndrome …
Read MoreTree Gum Supplement Changes Gut Bacteria and Brain Activity in Fish
Scientists studied how gum arabic, a natural fiber from acacia trees, affects the health of zebrafish by looking at their gut bacteria, brain activity, and …
Read MoreWhy Your Diet Needs to Be Different From Everyone Else's
Scientists are learning that there's no one-size-fits-all diet that works for everyone. This review looks at how things like your age, sex, genes, and even …
Read MoreAncient Spice Helps Fix Upset Stomachs and Sharpens Your Brain
Researchers tested a special form of asafoetida, a spice used in cooking for thousands of years, to see if it could help people with chronic indigestion and …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Kids' Brains and Guts Work Better Together
Scientists discovered that a type of fiber called inulin may help children with obesity by improving communication between their gut and brain. In a 6-month …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Parkinson's Disease
Researchers tested a natural compound called bavachalcone (found in a plant called Psoralea corylifolia) to see if it could help protect the brain in mice with …
Read MoreCustom Gut Health Supplements May Help Alzheimer's Patients
Scientists are testing whether personalized dietary supplements designed specifically for each person's gut bacteria could help slow Alzheimer's disease. The …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Protect Your Brain Health
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines have a surprising connection to your brain health. This research explores …
Read MoreA Citrus Compound May Protect Your Brain from Too Much Salt
Researchers discovered that nobiletin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, may help protect your brain from damage caused by eating too much salt. In a …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Reduce OCD-Like Behaviors in Rats
Researchers discovered that a special combination of helpful gut bacteria and plant fibers might reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in rats. …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Your Brain Stay Happy and Healthy
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines can actually affect your mood and mental health. This review article …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Your Brain Recover After Brain Surgery
After brain surgery, some patients experience confusion and memory problems called postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Researchers have discovered that …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Influence Addiction: Here's What Scientists Found
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your stomach might play a bigger role in addiction than anyone realized. These tiny …
Read MoreDate Seeds May Help Diabetes Patients Feel Less Anxious and Sleep Better
Researchers tested whether a powder made from date seeds could help people with type 2 diabetes feel better emotionally and sleep more soundly. In an 8-week …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Depression
Scientists are discovering that what you eat affects the bacteria living in your stomach, and these bacteria might play a big role in depression. A new review …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut might play a big role in multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain and spinal …
Read MoreHow Your Diet Affects Your Brain Health and Nervous System
Scientists are discovering that what you eat can significantly impact brain health and help manage neurological diseases. This research review explains how …
Read MoreCan a Gut Supplement Help Fight Depression?
Researchers are testing whether a supplement called tributyrin, which comes from a natural substance in our gut, might help people with depression feel better. …
Read MoreRed Radish Sprouts May Help Protect Your Brain and Gut Health
Researchers discovered that red radish sprouts might help prevent weight gain and memory problems caused by eating too much fatty food. In a study with mice, …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Influence Alzheimer's Risk
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might affect your brain health and Alzheimer's disease risk. Your gut and …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement May Help Brain Health by Improving Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a special nutrient drink called Fortasyn Connect to see if it could help people with early Alzheimer's disease by improving their gut …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Connected to Your Migraines
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might play a big role in how often you get migraines and how bad they are. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Your Brain Handle Stress Better
Researchers found that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Limosilactobacillus fermentum 2L might protect your brain when you're stressed. In a study …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Autism: What Science Is Learning
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might be connected to autism. People with autism often have different gut …
Read MoreWhat You Feed Your Pet Changes Their Brain and Gut Health
Scientists studied how different diets affect the health and behavior of small rodents called degus. They found that diet dramatically changes which bacteria …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Fight Depression and Brain Fog
A new analysis of seven research studies suggests that taking probiotics—the "good bacteria" found in supplements and fermented foods—may help reduce …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Compound May Protect Your Brain from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in sea buckthorn berries may help protect your brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty food. In …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Control Belly Pain from IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes painful stomach problems that make life difficult for many people. Scientists are discovering that what you eat plays a …
Read MoreCan a Gut Bacteria Help Fight Depression?
Scientists are exploring whether a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum might help treat depression by improving …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Turn Soybeans Into Brain-Boosting Food
Scientists discovered that fermenting soybeans with special bacteria called fructophilic lactic acid bacteria (FLAB) creates compounds that may help support …
Read MoreNot Eating Enough Fiber May Make You More Anxious
Scientists discovered that eating too little fiber might increase anxiety and stress. In their study with mice, researchers found that a low-fiber diet …
Read MoreHow a Traditional Chinese Herb Powder May Help Protect Brain Health in Obesity
Researchers discovered that a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Shenling Baizhu Powder may help protect brain function in people with obesity. Using …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Keep Your Brain Young Through Your Gut
Scientists discovered that kaempferol, a natural substance found in plants, might protect your brain from aging-related memory problems. In a study using mice, …
Read MoreCan Probiotic Yogurt Change Your Brain?
Researchers wanted to know if eating special yogurt with healthy bacteria could affect how our brains work. Forty healthy women ate either probiotic yogurt or …
Read MoreA Fiber Supplement May Help Protect Your Brain from Too Much Salt
Eating too much salt can hurt your brain's ability to learn and remember, but a new study suggests that a natural fiber called inulin might help fix this …
Read MoreHow Brain Treatment for Depression May Work Through Your Gut
Scientists discovered that a powerful depression treatment called electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may work by changing the bacteria in your gut. When the gut …
Read MoreCertain Fats in Processed Foods May Make You Hungrier Through Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) - common fats found in many processed foods - might actually make you feel hungrier. In their …
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