Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12 days

New research in pigs examines how sugar intake affects the brain’s reward circuits and finds that changes are noticeable after just 12 days.

Extra virgin olive oil may protect against various dementias

A new study in mice finds that extra virgin olive oil prevents the toxic accumulation of tau protein in the brain and keeps memory intact.

Too much dietary fat in the brain may impact mental health

A new study in mouse models shows that a high-fat diet can alter signaling mechanisms in the brain, leading to depression-like behaviors.

Does eating mushrooms protect brain health?

Mushrooms are tasty and nutritious, but can they protect the brain from cognitive decline? That is what researchers from Singapore aim to find out.

Nutrient in mother’s diet may help fight Alzheimer’s in offspring

Generations of mice descended from females whose diet was high in choline had fewer Alzheimer’s hallmarks in the brain and better memory function.

12 foods to boost brain function

The diet can have a significant impact on the brain’s function. A brain-healthy diet, rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, can boost memory and learning while staving off neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Here, we look at the evidence for some of the best brain foods.

Weight loss: Plant-based drug ‘switches off’ hunger

An extract from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine may help ‘switch off’ hunger in the brain, helping people with obesity lose weight.

How fatty diets stop the brain from saying ‘no’ to food

In obesity, the brain can no longer respond to the signals of the satiety-inducing hormone leptin. A new study finds out what the underlying mechanism is.

Brain study reveals why some people fail to stick to their diet

A new study finds that greater gray matter volume in two regions of the brain is linked to greater ability to exercise self-control in food choices.

What too much salt can do to your brain

A new study shows how too much salt reduces the blood flow to the brain and leads to cognitive impairment in mice. The findings are applicable to humans.

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