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Sugar May Drive Dementia, German Medical Societies Warn

High blood sugar levels damage brain blood vessels and promote deposits on the vessel walls, thus reducing blood flow and nutrient supply to brain cells. This process can cause various limitations, as well as vascular dementia.

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: with diabetes on the rise, we can’t afford to ignore the evidence any longer

An increasing number of countries, including the United Kingdom, have legislated unhealthy food marketing restrictions across a range of settings including on TV, online and in supermarkets. There’s evidence comprehensive policies like these are having positive results.

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Depictions of depression are often misleading, study suggests

People are commonly given misleading information about depression, a new study in the journal Psychopathology shows. According to the researchers, inaccurate information makes it harder for people to understand the causes of their distress.

Poor metabolic health linked to worse brain health

"Poorer metabolic health is thought to play an important role in future risk of developing dementia. Interestingly, our findings show that it is also associated with worse brain health even in individuals without dementia."

Link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease points to potential therapeutic route

"Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin and biotin holds promise as a potential therapeutic avenue for alleviating PD symptoms and slowing disease progression."

Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2319179121

Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

"We know from prior studies of several famines that people exposed in-utero later may develop health problems. Our goal in this study was to test the hypothesis that this increased risk might be related to accelerated biological aging."

From womb to world: The role of micronutrients in shaping infant development

A new clinical trial provides preliminary evidence that the use of broad-spectrum micronutrients as a treatment for antenatal depression appears to promote healthy infant neurobehaviour, and there was no evidence of the micronutrients increasing harm.

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Sugar Substitute Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke

High levels of xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener used in many reduced-sugar foods as well as gum and toothpaste, are linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death, says a new study published in the European Heart Journal.

Taxing Sugary Drinks helps low-income residents buy fruits and vegetables - US project shows

"Local farmers are able to sell their food and support local economies and soil health. And then people are able to access food that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it."

Researchers find a poor quality diet may lead to brain changes associated with depression and anxiety

A first-of-its-kind study into brain chemistry and structure and diet quality of 30 volunteers shows that eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety.

Study shows teens with later sleep schedules are less active, eat more carbohydrates

"Circadian misalignment of the sleep-wake cycle, and its associated variability in sleep duration, should be an integral part of interventions targeting poor dietary choices and sedentarism in youth..."

Medical school isn't teaching doctors much about nutrition, according to researchers

Nutrition is a key determinant of health. But American physicians aren't receiving effective training to counsel patients on the topic, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers.

For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new study

Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and children’s development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression. A new clinical trial shows nutritional supplementation can help.

Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge

The sugar tax has been so successful in improving people’s diets that it should be extended to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, health experts say.

Could ultra-processed foods be associated with your insomnia?

This study revealed a statistically significant association between UPF intake and chronic insomnia, independent of sociodemographic, lifestyle, diet quality, and mental health status covariates.

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The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression

Omega-3 supplementation reduces aggression in both children and adults, according to a rigorous meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

No, sugar doesn’t make your kids hyperactive - (But it can harm their mental as well as physical health....)

Sugar itself may not make your child hyperactive, but it can affect your child’s mental and physical health.

'When you improve nutrition, you reduce violence': Psychologist Kimberley Wilson on working in Europe's largest women's prison

People who have higher UPF [intake] have increased incidence of depression and anxiety, and increased risk of depression and common mental health conditions later on. They also have faster cognitive decline and greater overall dementia risk.

Omega-3 Supplements Could Benefit Children’s Brain Development

Researchers from Swansea University are looking to evaluate the impacts of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental well-being. The research team plans to include children 6 through 12 years of age that reside in the United Kingdom.

Rethinking Bipolar Treatment: Dietary Interventions

A Stanford pilot study found that ketogenic diet led to remission in half of the bipolar patients treated

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