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“A new study in mice demonstrates the negative effects of a high-fat, high-sugar Western dietary pattern on odor-related learning and memory. Smell is an important regulator of behavior and memory, especially in non-human animals like mice.”

“Conversely, omega-3 fatty acids exert dramatic effects on the gut microbiome, which in turn elicits a range of beneficial responses, from enhanced immune function to reduced opioid-seeking behavior to improved mood, and many others.”

“People who practice yoga are more likely to be physically active, non-obese, and well-educated. They are also more likely to follow vegetarian or plant-based diets. These lifestyle behaviors have been shown to have beneficial effects on brain health.”

“Findings from a recent study suggest that time-restricted eating aligns eating and fasting cycles to the body’s innate 24-hour circadian system, altering the body's production of proteins and reducing the risk of developing chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline.”

“Researchers are less certain about modifiable factors that may alter dementia risk, including health behaviors such as exercise. The current retrospective cohort study investigated which individuals developed dementia and the factors associated with its incidence.”

“The authors of the study assessed the participants' progression from normal cognitive function to mild cognitive impairment over a 10-year period and noted rates of decline in memory, executive function, and language.”

“Maternal autoantibody-related autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that occurs when proteins (called autoantibodies) that are produced by a pregnant woman's immune system react with proteins in the developing fetus's brain.”

“Typically found in peripheral tissues such as the skin, dendritic cells migrate to the lymph nodes, where they interact with T cells to induce immune responses against pathogens, vaccines, and cancer cells.”

“In addition, children who had shorter sleep duration were more likely to experience depression and anxiety and exhibit impulsive behavior and poor cognitive performance. The association between poor sleep and depression persisted at the two-year follow-up.”

“Researchers collected fecal samples from 56 infants between the ages of four and six months and analyzed their microbial composition through metagenomic sequencing. They evaluated the infants' brain activities while listening to a rhythmic beat via electroencephalogram (EEG).”