High-fat diet worsens the impact of aging on microglial function and morphology in a region-specific manner (animal)

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 […]

While the two main components of the Western diet (saturated fats and simple carbohydrates) are linked with the development of obesity and Alzheimer’s disease, Kanoski & Davidson (2011) summarize the evidence indicating that the consumption of this Western diet is also associated with cognitive dysfunction. The focus is mainly on the learning and memory functions […]