Brain’s immune cells may drive overeating and weight gain Immune cells in the brain trigger overeating and weight gain in response to diets rich in fat, according to a new study in mice. Brain’s immune cells may drive overeating and weight gain Source: Science Daily Nutrition Research
Dietary Guidelines for Breast Cancer Patients: A Critical Review Current dietary guidelines for breast cancer patients (BCPs) fail to address adequate dietary intakes of macro- and micronutrients that may improve patients’ nutritional status. This review includes information from the PubMed and Biomed Central databases over the last 15 y concerning dietary guidelines for BCPs and…
Perspective: Neuroregenerative Nutrition Good health while aging depends upon optimal cellular and organ functioning that contribute to the regenerative ability of the body during the lifespan, especially when injuries and diseases occur. Although diet may help in the maintenance of cellular fitness during periods of stability or modest decline in the regenerative function of an…
Current Evidence on Associations of Nutritional Factors with Ovarian Reserve and Timing of Menopause: A Systematic Review Ovarian aging is thought to be influenced by environmental factors, including nutrition. The aim of this study was to systematically review current evidence on the associations between nutritional factors, ovarian reserve, and age at menopause. PubMed and Scopus…
The Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on the Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evidence from epidemiologic studies suggests a relation between the Mediterranean diet (MeDi) and cognitive function, but results are inconsistent. Prior reviews have not provided pooled data from meta-analysis of longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs),…
You’re not yourself when you’re sleepy More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep, and growing evidence suggests it’s not only taking a toll on their physical health through heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and/or other conditions, but hurting their mental health as well. You’re not yourself when you’re sleepy Source: Science Daily Mind…
Oxygen and hyperbaric oxygen therapy reverses brain damage in drowned toddler Medical researchers report the case of the reversal of brain volume loss in a 2-year-old drowning victim unresponsive to all stimuli treated with normobaric oxygen (oxygen at sea level) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Oxygen and hyperbaric oxygen therapy reverses brain damage in drowned toddler …
Happiness can affect physical health A new review indicates that subjective well-being — factors such as life satisfaction and enjoyment of life — can influence physical health. Happiness can affect physical health Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
A prescription of activities shown to improve health and well-being Gyms, walking groups, gardening, cooking clubs and volunteering have all been shown to work in improving the health and well-being reported by a group of people with long-term conditions. Key to the success was a ‘Link Worker’ who helped participants select their activity and supported…
Epigenetics between the generations: We inherit more than just genes We are more than the sum of our genes. Epigenetic mechanisms modulated by environmental cues such as diet, disease or our lifestyle take a major role in regulating the DNA by switching genes on and off. It has been long debated if epigenetic modifications accumulated…