Researchers identify “food memory” neurons in lab rats that could explain why forgetting to eat lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that can […]
A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) has found that the gum bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis(P. gingivalis) can enter the bloodstream and infect the heart. There, unnoticed, it promotes the formation
Is Atrial Fibrillation the Result of Bacteria in Our Gums? Read More >
A larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome are associated with an increased risk of early-onset dementia, according to a study published in
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Many overweight people report that they have lost the desire to eat rich foods – a phenomenon that has also been observed in overweight mice. Scientists have now discovered the
Could the Joy of Eating be the Key to Maintaining a Healthy Weight? Read More >
Many people who have already tried to lose weight by reducing calories know this frustrating reality: at some point, the body stops losing pounds. It senses the reduced calorie intake
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Physical activity is thought to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies have found that the longevity benefits of physical activity may not be as clear-cut as previously thought.
Does Physical Activity Really Prolong Life? Finnish Twin Study Provides New Findings Read More >
