Gut bacteria tell the brain what animals should eat

Neuroscientists have, for the first time, shown that gut bacteria “speak” to the brain to control food choices in animals.

Drinking beetroot juice before exercising boosts brain performance

Older adults who drank a beetroot juice supplement before exercising showed greater connectivity in an area of the brain that helps to control movement.

Can mushrooms help delay or prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

Certain edible and medicinal mushrooms contain bioactive compounds that may enhance nerve growth in the brain and protect against neurotoxic stimuli such as inflammation that contribute to…

Direct link between REM sleep loss and the desire for sugary and fatty foods discovered

It is not well understood what role sleep loss plays in affecting areas of the brain that control the desire to consume unhealthy foods.

Red is good. The brain uses color to help us choose what to eat

Red means “Green light, go for it!” Green means: “hmm, better not!” Like an upside down traffic light in our brain, color helps us decide whether or not to eat something.

What is the Function of the Hypothalamus?

The hypothalamus is a small area in the center of the brain. Learn about its different roles and the disorders that can affect it.

Fish oil vs. lard: Why some fat can help or hinder your diet

A diet high in saturated fat can make your brain struggle to control what you eat, says a new study.

Overeating may cause more eating by cutting off fullness signal

New research shows overfed mice stop making a hormone that signals fullness to the brain, revealing a calorie-sensitive switch that might promote obesity.

Scientists offer new insight on rare genetic condition

The effects of PKU on the brain are more extensive than originally thought.All children are screened for a host of conditions at birth, such as Phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder that is…

Neurogastronomy: How our brains perceive the flavor of food

Symposium explores the question: What would happen if scientists could trick the brain into thinking broccoli tastes like chocolate?Two women, seated at a table, told their stories in quiet tones.

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