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Nutrition for Brain Health

26-Year study links processed foods to Parkinson’s disease

26-Year study links processed foods to Parkinson’s disease
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Breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks may seem harmless in moderation. Yet new research suggests that eating too many highly processed items could raise the odds of developing early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

The findings were published May 7,

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds
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Eating junk food increases risk of cognitive decline, study shows
Graphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2025.08.016

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain’s memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction.

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Your fat is responsible for your bad mental health; Study suggests keto diet could rewire your brain and improve mood

Your fat is responsible for your bad mental health; Study suggests keto diet could rewire your brain and improve mood
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A study from Ohio State University found that a well-formulated ketogenic diet or “keto” diet, which has become a popular weight loss hack, was associated with a roughly 70 percent reduction in symptoms of major depressive disorder in individuals who
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Mental Health and Brain Health

Extra sleep boosts teen brain power, study finds

Extra sleep boosts teen brain power, study finds
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It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills. New findings from scientists in the UK

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Nutrition for Brain Health

6 Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Cognitive Decline in New Study

6 Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Cognitive Decline in New Study
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Artificial sweeteners have long been marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be so harmless for brain health. A large, long-term study has found a link between consuming low- and no-calorie sweeteners and

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds

Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds
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Red meat has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. But new research from South Dakota State University offers a new perspective.

According to Samitinjaya Dhakal, assistant professor in SDSU’s School

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

A low-cost daily supplement may boost brain function in retirees over 60, study suggests

A low-cost daily supplement may boost brain function in retirees over 60, study suggests
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When it comes to brain health, most people expect expensive pills or complex routines, but a recent study suggests that a simple and affordable supplement could offer noticeable benefits, especially for older adults. Researchers are now exploring how certain dietary

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests

Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests
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Older adults who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, had a slower rate of cognitive decline than people who were eligible for the anti-hunger program but didn’t receive benefits, according to a study presented Wednesday.

Although many

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Big study finds lifestyle changes after age 60 can enhance brain health : NPR

Big study finds lifestyle changes after age 60 can enhance brain health : NPR
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This image shows a seesaw with a pink brain on the left and a pair of purple dumbbells on the right.

A big new study finds that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can significantly enhance the health of aging brains.

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Scientists have unveiled the strongest evidence yet that a combination

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?

Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?
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More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play a bigger role in brain health than we once believed. A recent study found that older Americans who ate more copper-rich foods did better on memory and

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