Critical role of lateral habenula circuits in the control of stress-induced palatable food consumption

Consuming nuts may slow the cognitive deterioration of getting older, but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Nijssen et al. (2023) looked into the longer-term effects of eating mixed nuts on brain vascular function in older persons, which may be the reason for improvements in cognitive function, through their randomized, single-blinded, cross-over trial. Across a 16-week […]

This 2021 article highlights the importance of diet in maintaining health, particularly as people age. Specifically diets high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory potential (those found in nuts, fruits, vegetables, and fish) have been implicated in the reduction of age-related cognitive decline and the risk of degenerative disease development. While there have been many studies published […]