High-fat diet Induced anxiety and anhedonia: Impact on brain homeostasis and inflammation (animal)

The impact of diet on brain atrophy related to aging remains largely unproven. The purpose of this study by Kaplan et al. (2022) was to examine how age-related brain atrophy is affected by a Mediterranean diet (MED), which is lower in red and processed meats and higher in polyphenols (Green-MED diet). MRI measurements of brain […]

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 […]