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Theme Food II: Brain changes in eating disorders

Theme Food II: Brain changes in eating disorders

Understanding how brain structure and function are altered in eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, is essential for advancing and improving treatment strategies. A recent study offers the first comparative analysis using advanced MR imaging to compare brain structure and function in women with these eating disorders

Theme Food I: How energy molecules affect aging brains

Theme Food I: How energy molecules affect aging brains

Scientists are searching to uncover how molecules related to our energy production in the body may influence brain health as we age. What is healthy for our brains? In human energy production, ketone bodies, pyruvate, and citrate are vital for the delivery of energy to the cells in our body

Brain changes in obesity - and after surgery for obesity

Brain changes in obesity - and after surgery for obesity

Obesity is a widespread health challenge. It is less commonly known that obesity also affects the brain, leading to reduced cognitive function and executive abilities. The interplay between obesity and brain health stems from various factors. Neuroinflammation, vascular abnormalities, and increased metabolic stress on the brain cells are just some

New research on impact of dietary fat on alzheimer’s risk

New research on impact of dietary fat on alzheimer’s risk

Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide and accounting for up to 70 percent of all dementia cases. It is deadly, too, typically claiming the lives of patients within three to six years after diagnosis. As research on Alzheimer’s advances, scientists are

Gut feeling: Is bacteria the secret to better stroke recovery?

Gut feeling: Is bacteria the secret to better stroke recovery?

Gut health can affect overall well-being. Scientists have already shown that the trillions of bacteria in our guts can influence various aspects of health. Previous studies have also shown a link between gut bacteria and stroke risk. Before this study, little was known about how gut microbes might influence recovery

Has the enigma of how late to have the last cup of coffee been solved?

Has the enigma of how late to have the last cup of coffee been solved?

Coffee is a potent psychostimulant with the power to reduce fatigue and boost our alertness, mood, memory, and cognitive performance. Plus, it tastes so great! There are many reasons why a big mug of coffee in the morning is a must for me —and millions, even billions of people. Many