HEALTHY LIVING LINKED TO BETTER BRAIN FUNCTION AND DELAY OF DEMENTIA
Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
BEDTIME USE OF MEDIA DEVICES DOUBLES RISK OF POOR SLEEP IN KIDS
Children who have access to media devices at bedtime have double the risk of sleep disturbances than those who go to bed without a tablet or cell phone, researchers report.… READ MORE…
GENETIC RISK FACTOR FOR BINGE EATING DISCOVERED
A new study has identified a gene that appears to be associated with binge eating.… READ MORE…
VITAMIN D ENGAGES LONGEVITY GENE TO INCREASE LIFESPAN: C. ELGANS STUDY
Vitamin D appears to engage longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins linked to age related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
SLEEP LOSS TIED TO GUT MICROBIOTA CHANGES IN HUMANS
A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.… READ MORE…
HIGH TIMES: TAKING A LOOK AT THE MARIJUANA RECEPTOR
A new study reveals how THC binds to cannabinoid receptor 1 in the brain.… READ MORE…
A NEW PLAYER IN APPETITE CONTROL
Researchers report glia play a critical role in feeding behavior and appetite control.… READ MORE…
CHRONOBIOLOGY: INTERNAL CLOCKS SYNC
Researchers explore how how body’s natural time keepers work.… READ MORE…
HOW THE STOMACH TALKS TO THE BRAIN
A new study looks at how the digestive tract communicates with the brain and could help find new treatment options for obesity.… READ MORE…
NEW APPROACH TO BLOCK BINGE EATING
Researchers have identified a new therapeutic target to help treat compulsive binge eating.… READ MORE…
HOW THE BRAIN CONTROLS OUR APPETITE
A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the enzyme that controls our appetite in response to low glucose availability.… READ MORE…
BASAL FOREBRAIN LINKED TO APPETITE CONTROL AND NICOTINE ADDICTION
A new study opens the door for new treatments to help treat obesity and other eating disorders.… READ MORE…