Toxoplasma and Borrelia Change Personality but Not Health.
Findings in Folia Parasitologica highlight connection between certain infections, and personality traits, independent of overall health.
Findings in Folia Parasitologica highlight connection between certain infections, and personality traits, independent of overall health.
Which approaches is most effective for weight loss? Is there a difference at all when it comes to cardiovascular risk factors or diabetes?
In 2021, global centenarians numbered approximately 573,000, with United Nations estimates projecting a sharp increase to 3.7 million by 2050.
During a widespread DNA damage, the nucleus utilizing mitochondrial machinery for urgent repairs that threatens the genome’s integrity.
A Study sheds light on how protein affects muscle growth and repair, challenging existing beliefs on optimal protein intake.
A study reveals how nutrient-deprived cells redirect protein transport stations to cellular recycling centers for breakdown.
A gunshot wound that left an opening in a man’s stomach provided a unique opportunity to observe and understand the process of digestion.
Changing the gut microbiota through fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an innovative approach for treating mental health issues.
A peer-reviewed study has identified more than 3,600 chemicals—approved for use in food production processes—in human samples.
Scientists have mapped the position, shape, and connections of each of its 130,000 cells and 50 million neural connections of a fly’s brain.
Switching to a healthy diet, rather than maintaining an unhealthy diet, could potentially add nearly nine years to life expectancy.
A meta-analysis of twelve studies offers insights into the ideal number of daily steps for health benefits.
Clutter and chaos are known to impact well-being in various ways, from reduced productivity to an increased tendency toward unhealthy eating habits. Perhaps the moment has arrived to manage homes with the precision of a hotel.
It was found that harmful glutamate levels were reduced by troriluzole, while cognitive functions showed improvement.
New products and ideas may be appealing due to their exploratory nature, but sometimes hinder progress towards desired outcomes.
It is consumed by just over a third of Australian toddlers, with global sales reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.
Vitamins are essential for human life, and deficiencies can cause significant health problems but oversupplying them does no good either.
Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads to a successful pursuit of a goal, foraging for and finding food.
A significant advancement has been made in understanding how the brain regulates thirst and salt cravings.
Infection with toxoplasma gondii Significantly increases likelihood of becoming a leader and changing pack dynamics.
A study suggests that while typing offers speed, handwriting provides a more stimulating workout for the brain.
People who learned second language differentiate colors more precisely. This suggests that language acquisition reshapes the world around us.
By keeping animals in fenced pastures, their manure served as a natural fertilizer, enhancing crop yields.
A study has shed light on the connection between sleep patterns and brain function. Cognitive abilities are influenced by sleep quality.
Living a long and healthy life is influenced by numerous factors. While genetics and gender unmodifiable, altering habits is possible.
A study on mice suggests a potential link between internal nasal tissue damage and heightened risk of dementia.
Feeling stuck and desperately looking for a spark to flow the creative juices? Get a pen and paper to allow the birth of muses!
Disconnecting from natural environments hinders cognitive function. Spending time outdoors is a critical factor for peak mental performance.
Limited intakes of a specific essential amino acid have been found to slow the impacts of aging and even extend lifespan up to 33%.
Disease can occur both when immune cells are overly active and when they are insufficiently active. Balance is the key.
There is a time gap between when enough food has been eaten to satisfy hunger and when the brain actually realizes fullness. Why?
A simple improvement might enhance the exercise regime: committing to performing activities at the same time each day.
Comfort foods or healthy foods, longevity’s the question! Research indicates that healthier food provides health benefits long term.
It is well known that prolonged sitting negatively impacts health, but can we outrun a bad day of hard work?
Restricting food consumption to a designated period, is linked to higher energy levels, better mood, and reduced hunger.
Scientific discovery sheds light on the fascinating complexity of human smell thanks to the remarkable processing power of the brain.
Research suggests aligning daily activities with one’s natural sleep-wake cycle, or chronotype, can significantly enhance cognitive function.
Are eggs bad because their fat content increases cholesterol or they are good because they are packed with nutrients? Or are they both?
Moderate caffeine stimulates the central nervous system enhancing alertness, cognitive function, and energy levels but how much is to much?
Japanese spice wasabi may offer a potential dietary approach to supporting brain health for individuals over 60.
French researchers has summarized where we are in our understanding of the adverse health effects related to ultra-processed food. It’s bad.
A Spanish study suggests a potential new avenue for Alzheimer’s treatment. Inhaling menthol improves mental abilities.
Benefits of Music for Relaxation and Physical Tasks
Study suggests fructose may be a significant contributor to obesity, driving metabolic processes towards weight gain.
French and Canadian researchers proposes a fascinating connection between the human brain and the universe.
Common type of fungus can invade the mammal brain and induce the formation of toxic amyloid plaques, similar to Alzheimer’s disease.
A study revealed that exposure to unclean cooking fuels during pregnancy and early childhood is linked to developmental delays in children.
Study suggests that consumption of certain substances such as coffee could potentially disrupt human facial development during pregnancy.
Dopamine levels adapt to prioritize immediate needs, shifting focus from quenching thirst to courtship upon encountering a female.
The drug’s exercise mimetic ability could treat obesity, diabetes, and muscle loss by activating metabolic pathways.
Researchers reviewed existing data on dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Stress, Cravings, and Chaos! How clutter is the culprit of heightened stress hormone, fatigue and depression.
Ever experienced a new situation that seemed familiar (déjà vu), or an unsettling unfamiliarity with something well-known (jamais vu)?
Animal-based protein provide greater essential amino acids (EAA) bioavailability than the same quantity of plant-based protein.
Scientists have discovered that the brain uses Bayesian inference combining prior knowledge with new evidence, to interpret visual stimuli.
To the delight of many, maple syrup’s potential as a natural sweetener extends beyond its delicious taste, according to research.
In an exciting development scientists may have just figured out the reason how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease.
Resistance training leads to increased levels of irisin, a hormone that may play a role in the cognitive benefits of exercise.
A study has revealed that food brands owned by tobacco companies still dominating the American food landscape.
DIM’s ability to effectively reduce biofilms holds the potential to revolutionize dental hygiene practices.
A breakthrough study has demonstrated the potential of nanogel-based medication delivery to effectively treat diet-induced disease.
A study found that similarity is more prevalent in romantic relationships. Partners are likely to share traits in 82-89% of instances.
Research has revealed swirling spirals within the human brain, intricately woven into the outer layer of neural tissue.
Researchers have demonstrated the potential of dietary modifications to promote healthy aging in yeast, even without calorie restriction.
Exposing individuals to specific scents at night enhance cognitive function with a 226% increase in memory performance!
Study finds long distance running increases bone density and lowers cholesterol!
A 2023 study has revealed that strawberries can enhance cognitive function, lower blood pressure, and increase antioxidant levels.
USDA scientists have demonstrated that a healthy diet can be achieved with up to 91% of calories coming from ultra-processed foods.
Recent research has uncovered a vital component of milk that exhibits long-term cognitive advantages for children.
Recent findings contradict the widely held belief that training with a full range of motion is essential for muscle growth.
Cardiovascular disease has been linked to inadequate consumption fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish, and whole-fat dairy
The groundbreaking achievement of transferring a gene that generates HMW-HA sets the stage for enhancing human health and longevity.
Combination of specific ingredients in smoothies can significantly influence the body’s reception of essential nutrients.
A particular blood factor through an injection has the potential to mimic the cognitive advantages derived from exercise.
Recent studies present a fresh perspective challenging the conventional wisdom surrounding the restriction of high-fat dairy products.
Dreaming about munching on fast food menus with donuts, ice creams and large sodas without putting on any weight? It might just be possible!
Does “forgetting” serve as a functional aspect of the brain? Neuroscientists’ experiments point to learning.
Is the threat of microplastics breaching the brain-blood barrier in mammals real? Studies are bringing in worrying results!
Could heavy consumption of ultra-processed foods really lead to heightened risk of depression later in life?
Researchers have unveiled the discovery of 21 chemical compounds responsible for the unique taste and aroma found in sourdough bread.
Recent research indicates that animal and plant proteins differ in their nutritional value, challenging the assumption of their equivalence.
The potential explanation for why exercise helps in maintaining youthful brains could lie in blood proteins.
Taking the guesswork out from age estimation with a mathematical formula capable of accurately estimating age in all mammalian species.
A recent study suggests that walking correlates with amplified health advantages yet doing little appears to be enough to reap its benefits.
Researchers linked elderly mice with younger mice, resulting in the rejuvenation of the older ones. Is blood the key for eternal youth?
Are we all super humans but suppressed by our own body to conform to the commonality of every day life waiting to be awaken?
Experimental technology uses pulses of electricity to trigger insulin production in mice with specially designed human pancreatic tissues.
Social media algorithms, created for advertising gains, results in the magnification of biases culminating in the spread of misinformation.
Sacrificial bonds have been found within collagen. These break more rapidly than the foundational structure protecting the overall tissue.
Distractions are minimized through the reduction of clutter, enabling a heightened focus on more critical ongoing tasks by the brain.
HMB, which is commonly utilized by bodybuilders, could play a role in memory protection and the deceleration of Alzheimer’s disease.
It’s well known that exercise reduces the risk of cancers but practical considerations render it unfeasible for the majority of adults.
Excessive consumption of foods high in fat and sugar has been linked to a decline in performance on hippocampus-dependent memory tasks.
In a recent study, it was discovered that memory responses can be accelerated by isometric handgrip exercises, such as squeezing a ball.
A set of conditions must be met for a rainbow to come into existence; they do not simply manifest everywhere.
Cutting-edge technology has been developed by us, MIT engineers, to investigate the intricate relationship between the brain and the gut.
A small brain structure, the anterior precuneus or aPCu, has been identified as a crucial component of our physical self or ‘I’.
High levels of the carcinogen benzene were discovered in homes where gas stoves were used by researchers from Stanford University.
Regularly making time for a brief snooze is considered beneficial for our brain and helps maintain its size for an extended period.
New findings have raised concerns regarding the scientific reviews of the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions for addiction.
A surprising and significant reason for the elevation of cancer risk from the consumption of foods frequently cooked at high temperatures.
A study has found that aging in patients’ brains can be slowed by up to 9 months through weight loss.
Altered neural connections are observed in germ-free larvae as a result of reduced pruning by immune cells.
A new study in mice suggests that improved metabolic health may be most conducive to us when a moderate amount of protein is consumed.
Associations between nut consumption and changes in cognitive performance were examined.
New findings from a long-term diet trial demonstrate a positive effect on brain health.
We all know that eating well is important for our health. But what about to indulge in an unhealthy meal or two on weekends?
A study in France has revealed that worse cognitive performance is associated with chronic consumption of refined carbohydrates between meals.
According to new guidance from the World Health Organization, the use of sugar substitutes for weight loss is not recommended.
Recent studies have revealed that the antioxidants present in the roselle plant possess anti-obesity characteristics.
A machine learning algorithm called FoodProX has been developed by researchers, enabling the prediction of the degree of processing in food products.
Severity of the major depressive disorder is closely linked to microbial diversity in the gut.
Physical activity, often recommended for enhancing physical and mental well-being, can also have a direct positive impact on brain health.
Potential reversal of biological age in women following an 8-week methylation-supportive diet and lifestyle program.
Study finds that fruit flies, when induced to feel hungry, end up living longer even when ample calories are consumed.
New research finds that repeatedly exposed to pictures of the same product can create a feeling of satiety.
A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can be done to reverse it?
Don’t let the emotions hijack our actions. Slow down and choose better with the Wiser model.
Research found that the mere sight of people eating junk food is enough to deter dieters from indulging in it.
Recent research indicates that individuals have the potential to inaccurately recall events within fractions of a second.
A peculiar pattern of decision-making in mice, influenced by a specific gene called Arc, has been uncovered in a novel study.
A recent study has found evidence for at least 45 reasons to reduce the consumption of added sugar.
A new study suggests that a key role in aging may be played by the decline of hypothalamic Menin.
Findings point to brain areas where planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, and movement are integrated.
Processed Foods Linked to Rising Obesity Rates, Study Shows.
How feeding behavior is influenced by the hormone ghrelin in mice has been illuminated by a recent study.
Evolutionary Foraging Instinct Fueled by Fructose Production Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Formation, Researchers Say
For many of us, the quest for a sugar alternative to satisfy our sweet cravings knows no end.