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“These findings suggest that people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment have lower levels of glutathione in their brains and blood. Interestingly, some dietary compounds or lifestyle behaviors may increase endogenous glutathione production.”

“A new study tracked children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy to chlorpyrifos, a widely used insecticide, to see whether that early contact left a lasting imprint on brain and behavior. The researchers followed 270 children and adolescents from a long-running New York City pregnancy study.”

“Few behaviors support long-term health as powerfully as staying physically active, yet scientists still debate how much intensity is optimal—especially in later life.”

“Beta-hydroxybutyrate, a major ketone body, also acts as a signaling molecule that can influence gene regulation, antioxidant defenses, and the behavior of microglia, the brain's immune cells.”

“The study combined animal models, human neurons grown from stem cells, and brain tissue collected after death from people with and without tau-related disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.”

“Authors of this report investigated the effects of human-relevant doses of added sugars on health and behavior in mice. Mouse models are a useful tool in research because mice can be kept in environments where their exposure to light, food, socialization, and other environmental inputs is completely controlled, minimizing variation between mice when exposed to a dietary intervention.”

“Insulin sensitivity refers to how well the body's cells respond to insulin – a critical aspect of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. Lifestyle behaviors and dietary modification may help improve insulin sensitivity.”

“Cancer is the second leading cause of death among people living in the United States, having claimed the lives of more than 600,000 people in 2020. Lifestyle behaviors, such as poor dietary habits, smoking, and physical inactivity, are key drivers of many cancers.”

“Misfolded proteins tend to clump together and are believed to be the primary cause of a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ("mad cow" disease), cystic fibrosis, and many other disorders.”

“These diets often rely on the use of meal replacements, typically in the form of ready-made meals, shakes, or bars. When combined with behavior modification, evidence suggests that low-calorie and very low-calorie diets are useful strategies for losing weight.”