MedicalNewsToday New research examines how using more appetizing words to describe healthful foods affects eating choices and finds that the wording can go a long way. View original article Contributor:
New research shows how our environment shapes our food choices by looking into the impact of simply adding extra vegetarian options to the menu. View original article Contributor:
When a person poops, they may temporarily lose the weight of the stool. However, this is not a good weight loss strategy. Learn more about bowel movements and weight loss here. View original article Contributor:
A new study finds that a slow walking speed at the age of 45 correlates with premature cognitive and physical aging, and that slow gait may predict aging. View original article Contributor:
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the nervous system. They influence mood, muscle movement, heart rate, and many other functions. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in brain and muscle function. Here, we look at what acetylcholine does and describe medical conditions linked with it, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and their treatments. View original article Contributor:
A new study attributes the link between tau protein clumping and brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease to brain immune cells called microglia. View original article Contributor:
Exogenous ketones are supplements that may help a person enter a state of ketosis, in which the body breaks down fats instead of carbohydrates. Learn more about the effectiveness and safety of exogenous ketones here. View original article Contributor:
The role of nutrition in depression is an area of increasing research. A recent study tries a 3-week nutritional intervention and reports some success. View original article Contributor:
New research suggests that people who eat more homemade meals tend to have lower levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in their blood. View original article Contributor: