FOODS COMBINING CARBS AND FATS MORE REWARDING THAT JUST CARBS OR FATS ALONE
A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain’s reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.… READ MORE…
HIGH SATURATED FAT DIET LINKED TO POOR STRESS COPING SKILLS IN ADOLESCENTS
Researchers report high fat diets in teens is associated with poor stress coping skills later in life.… READ MORE…
BINGING, PURGING AND FASTING MORE COMMON IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE YOUNG ADULTS
A new study reports overweight and obese young adults are almost twice as likely than their peers of lower weight to binge, purge and embark on other behaviors associated with eating disorders. Researchers found Asian/Pacific islanders and sexual minorities were also at higher risk of developing eating disorders.… READ MORE…
NEW TYPE OF DEPRESSION IDENTIFIED
Researchers have identified a new type of depression. The findings may help explain why some people are resistant to current treatments for depressive disorders. The study reports on how a specific protein, RGS8, plays a role in depressive behaviors.… READ MORE…
THE LATEST SCIENCE ON BREASTFEEDING
It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.… READ MORE…
EDUCATION LINKED TO HIGHER RISK OF SHORT SIGHTEDNESS
A new study reports spending more years in full time education is linked with an increased risk of developing myopia.… READ MORE…
THROW LIKE A GIRL? NO, HE OR SHE HASN’T BEEN TAUGHT
Researchers say many children, especially girls, aren’t taught basic motor skills like throwing or running. The researchers are developing an improved movement curriculum to increase motor skill competence in preschool aged children.… READ MORE…
BRAIN STRUCTURE MAY PREDICT DIET SUCCESS
Researchers report the anatomical structure of our prefrontal cortex may predict how well we stick to healthy eating diet plans.… READ MORE…
GOT AN APPETITE THAT WON’T SUBSIDE? YOU’VE GOT HUNGRY PEPTIDES
The brain regulates hunger and appetite by releasing a neuropeptide through cerebrospinal fluid, researchers report.… READ MORE…
THE SECRET TO LONGEVITY IS IN THE MICROBIOME AND GUT
Feeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.… READ MORE…
SWITCHING OFF CRAVINGS AND FOOD PLEASURE IN THE BRAIN: MOUSE STUDY
A new study reports altering activity in the amygdala can eliminate cravings for sweet foods. Researchers believe the findings could help develop new treatments for eating disorders.… READ MORE…
PREVALENCE OF EATING DISORDERS TAKEN FROM LARGEST SAMPLE IN US
Researchers have revised outdated estimates of the prevalence of eating disorders in the US. The study estimates 0.80% of people will suffer from anorexia during their life time, while 0.28% will be affected by bulimia and 0.85% of people will suffer from binge eating disorders.… READ MORE…
