BODY CLOCK AND GUT MICROBIOTA WORK TOGETHER TO PACK ON POUNDS
A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases. … READ MORE…
LATER CIRCADIAN TIMING OF FOOD INTAKE IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED BODY MASS INDEX
According to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.… READ MORE…
KETOGENIC DIET IMPROVES LIFESPAN AND MEMORY IN AGING MICE
Researchers report mice that were put on a ketogenic diet showed significant improvements in memory and were more likely to survive to older ages than those on different diets.… READ MORE…
CAN’T SLEEP DUE TO STRESS? HERE’S THE CURE
According to researchers, octacosanol, an active compound found in sugarcane can help reduce stress and allow people to achieve a sound sleep. … READ MORE…
NEW INSIGHT INTO SELF-CONTROL THROUGH NEUROIMAGING
A new neuroimaging study reveals self control varies depending on the importance of the decision. Self control, researchers note, may also be augmented when people are asked to justify their decisions.… READ MORE…
IS ADHD REALLY A SLEEP PROBLEM?
A recent study proposes a new theory that states ADHD may be linked to problems with regular circadian sleep. Researchers found in 75% of people with ADHD, the physiological sleep phases was delayed by 1.5 hours.… READ MORE…
CORRECTING THE RECORD ON RELATIVE ALZHEIMER’S RISK BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
A new JAMA Neurology study reveals that, for the most part, both white males and females aged between 55 and 85 with a genetic vulnerability have the same odds of developing Alzheimer’s. However, women are at significantly greater risk of developing the disease during their mid 60’s to mid 70’s.… READ MORE…
RECENTLY DISCOVERED PROTEIN CONTROLS APPETITE AND BODY FAT COMPOSITION
NPGL, a recently discovered protein, influences fat storage in the human body, even when on a calorie restricted diet. Researchers believe this mechanism had evolutionary benefits and the protein could be a potential target to treat obesity.… READ MORE…
WEIGHT GAIN RECEPTOR LINKED TO ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUG
A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.… READ MORE…
FREQUENT BINGE WATCHING LEADS TO POOR SLEEP
Frequent binge watching leas to poor sleep quality and insomnia, researchers report.… READ MORE…
PREPARING FOR LONGEVITY: WE DON’T NEED TO BECOME FRAIL AS WE AGE
According to a Frontiers in Physiology report, frailty may not be an inevitability as we age. It may be treatable, and even preventable. … READ MORE…
MRI REVEALS STRIKING BRAIN DIFFERENCES IN PEOPLE WITH GENETICS AUTISM
Researchers have performed an MRI study of people with a common form of genetic autism. They discovered those with abnormalities on 16p11.2 had structural abnormalities with the corpus callosum and white matter volume.… READ MORE…
