PROSTATE CANCER THERAPY MAY INCREASE ALZHEIMER’S RISK
A new study reports men who take testosterone reducing therapy for prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
TELOMERE LENGTH IN NEWBORNS LINKED TO MOM’S EDUCATION LEVEL
A new study reports telomere length may be shortened in newborn babies whose mothers did not graduate high school.… READ MORE…
AEROBIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPORTANT FOR HEALTHY BRAIN FUNCTION
A new study reports that, regardless of gender, young adults who are more aerobically fit have greater volume of the entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain implicated in memory.… READ MORE…
IMPULSE AREAS OF BRAIN ACTIVATED IN OBESE CHILDREN BY FOOD ODORS
According to a new study, the area of the brain associated with impulsivity and the development of OCD is activated in obese children when they smell food.… READ MORE…
HIGH FAT DIETS PROMPT IMMUNE CELLS TO MUNCH AT SYNAPSES
According to researchers, high fat diets appear to prompt microglia to start consuming synapses in mice.… READ MORE…
MODERATE CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION DURING PREGNANCY DOESN’T HARM BABY’S IQ
Prenatal caffeine consumption does not reduce IQ or increase behavioral problems in the offspring, researchers report.… READ MORE…
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY REDUCES SUGAR CRAVINGS
Weight loss surgery reduces the release of dopamine in the brain of mice, curbing their sugar seeking behavior, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
TEASING GIRLS ABOUT WEIGHT HAS LASTING IMPACT ON BODY IMAGE AND EATING BEHAVIORS
A new study reports playground teasing about weight has lasting impact on girls’ eating habits and body perception.… READ MORE…
SWEET MEMORIES: EATING SWEETS FORMS MEMORIES THAT CONTROL EATING HABITS
According to a new study, neurons in the dorsal hippocampus are activated by consuming sweet foods, helping form a memory of the meal.… READ MORE…
MEN WITH LOWER TESTOSTERONE HAVE MORE EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Researchers look outside the nuclear family and report men with lower testosterone have more emotionally supportive relationships with friends, neighbors and even co-workers.… READ MORE…
LACK OF SLEEP MAY INCREASE DIABETES RISK
According to a new study, insufficient sleep can increase insulin sensitivity and heightens risk for developing diabetes.… READ MORE…
PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATIONS COULD HELP SEDENTARY PEOPLE TO EXERCISE
A new study reports psychoactive medications may have positive implications in encouraging sedentary people to exercise.… READ MORE…
