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High-fat diets may rapidly alter memory, study finds

A high-fat diet, similar to typical saturated fat–rich junk food, causes certain brain cells in the hippocampus to become overly active after only a few days. This overactivity stems from reduced ... Read More

Scientists discover how a high-fat keto diet could keep your brain young

Mizzou scientists are exploring how a ketogenic diet may protect the brain and prevent Alzheimer’s in people genetically predisposed to it. Their study found that female mice with the APOE4 gene ... Read More

This diet could be messing with your memory — even after just a few days

Here’s some food for thought. The brain requires a steady supply of nutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats to perform well. Foods like fatty fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds ... Read More

A high-fat diet severs the chemical link between gut and brain

A new comprehensive analysis reveals that chronic consumption of fat-rich foods triggers a specific chemical imbalance that disrupts communication between the digestive system and the brain. Published ... Read More

This high fat diet may be key to keeping brain young, scientists say

Switching to a high-fat diet containing foods such as fish, berries and nuts could help improve brain health in people at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, a new study suggests. Such a high ... Read More

Keto diet has surprising impact on mental health, researchers discover

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as "keto," has become a popular weight-loss option for some. And now, researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have found that the low-carb, high-fat eating plan ... Read More

A fasting-style diet seems to result in dynamic changes to human brains

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up ... Read More

Junk food messes with your memory in just a few days

A weekend of burgers, fries and hot dogs will probably have you thinking more about your waistline than your brain, but a new study has found that just a few days on a high-fat Western diet is enough ... Read More

Just 4 Days of Fast Food Could Impair Your Memory, Scientists Say

Researchers found that even a short stretch of eating high-fat meals can disrupt key circuits tied to memory. The good news? There are easy ways to reset your brain. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ... Read More

Staying on the keto diet long term could carry health risks

Maybe you’ve seen an influencer make French fries out of almond flour. Or a sandwich recipe that swaps bread for fried cheese. They’re called keto meals, and they’re largely shared for one reason: to ... Read More

Early exposure to fat-related food smells increases lifelong obesity risk

Early exposure to fat-related food odors during development alters central sensory processing and metabolic regulation, independently of maternal obesity or nutrient intake. These sensory cues program ... Read More

Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain's memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction. This ... Read More