High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way. By Dr. Gabrielle WeidemannAssociate Professor in Psychological Science Western Sydney University By Dr.…
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function. By Dr. Monica DusAssociate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology University of Michigan Introduction During the…
New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center…
OPINION: More than a third of Americans don’t log enough hours in bed, provoking serious impacts on their health. Diet is an important and under-recognized reason. By Dr. Marie-Pierre St-OngeNutrition…
Weight loss and diabetes drugs target regulatory pathways involved in metabolism that the microbes in your gut and certain molecules from food already play a key role in regulating. By Dr. Christopher DammanAssociate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of MedicineUniversity of…
New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. By Tim VernimmenFreelance science journalist It is increasingly well understood that the countless microbes in our…
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr Natalie ParlettaAdjunct Senior Research FellowUniversity of South Australia Introduction According to the World Health Organisation, iron deficiency – a condition…
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr. Erica JansenAssistant Professor of Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Michigan Introduction You probably already know that how you eat before…
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
The science on how different types of foods affect your glucose levels has been known for a long time. By Dr. Leonie HeilbronnProfessor and Group Leader, Obesity & MetabolismUniversity of Adelaide Introduction Biochemist and author…
