Some scientists have linked gluten with neurological symptoms.
Not just a fad: the surprising, gut-wrenching truth about gluten
While a tiny number of people have coeliac disease, many others suffer with gluten-related digestive problems. Some researchers believe mass-produced food is to blame
Gut–brain link grabs neuroscientists
Idea that intestinal bacteria affect mental health gains ground.
Sugar 'has similar effect on brain as cocaine'
Withdrawal from chronic sugar consumption would be similar to going 'cold turkey' from drugs, say Australian scientists
Scientists reveal foods to eat now to stave off cognitive decline later
Data on over 3,000 people shows only 8 percent with low-quality diets maintained high cognitive abilities into their 70s, a new study reveals.
New blood test better identifies those with celiac disease, researchers say | CBC News
An experimental blood test accurately identifies people who do, or don't have celiac disease, even if they are following gluten-free diets, researchers say.
The gut microbiome may influence brain aging, mouse study suggests
A communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to how well the brain holds on to memories
Study Reveals a Surprising Cause of Cognitive Decline—and the Key to Reversing It
Researchers pinpoint a lone protein that speeds up the dysfunction of an aging brain. Eliminating it, they claim, can reverse the damage. But there are big hurdles before a treatment is approved.
High intelligence: A risk factor for psychological and physiological overexcitabilities
High intelligence is touted as being predictive of positive outcomes including educational success and income level. However, little is known about the difficulties experienced among this population. Specifically, those with a high intellectual capacity (hyper brain) possess overexcitabilities in various domains that may predispose them to certain psychological disorders as well as physiological conditions involving elevated sensory, and altered immune and inflammatory responses (hyper body). The present study surveyed members of American Mensa, Ltd. (n=3715) in order to explore psychoneuroimmunological (PNI) processes among those at or above the 98th percentile of intelligence. Participants were asked to self-report prevalence of both diagnosed and/or suspected mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and physiological diseases that include environmental and food allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disease. High statistical significance and a remarkably high relative risk ratio of diagnoses for all examined conditions were confirmed among the Mensa group 2015 data when compared to the national average statistics. This implicates high IQ as being a potential risk factor for affective disorders, ADHD, ASD, and for increased incidence of disease related to immune dysregulation. Preliminary findings strongly support a hyper brain/hyper body association which may have substantial individual and societal implications and warrants further investigation to best identify and serve this at-risk population.
Uncooked cornstarch for the prevention of hypoglycemic events
Hypoglycemia is a pathological condition characterized by a low plasma glucose concentration associated with typical autonomic and/or neuroglycopenic symptoms, and resolution of these symptoms with carbohydrate consumption. Hypoglycemia is quite common in clinical practice, particularly in insulin-treated patients with diabetes and in other inherited or acquired conditions involving the regulation of glucose metabolism. Beyond symptoms that might strongly affect the quality of life, hypoglycemia can lead to short- and long-term detrimental consequences for health. Hypoglycemia can be prevented by appropriate changes in dietary habits or by relevant modifications of the drug treatment. Several dietary approaches based on the intake of various carbohydrate foods have been tested for hypoglycemia prevention; among them uncooked cornstarch (UCS) has demonstrated a great efficacy. In this narrative review, we have summarized the current evidence on the UCS usefulness in some conditions characterized by high hypoglycemic risk, focusing on some inherited diseases -i.e. glycogen storage diseases and other rare disorders - and acquired conditions such as type 1 diabetes, postprandial hypoglycemia consequent to esophageal-gastric or bariatric surgery, and insulin autoimmune syndrome. We also considered the possible role of UCS during endurance exercise performance. Lastly, we have discussed the dose requirement, the side effects, the limitations of UCS use, and the plausible mechanisms by which UCS could prevent hypoglycemia.
The Terrorist in the Brain
What can Robin Williams and Bruce Willis teach us about dementia? This article explores the complex biological realities of brain diseases, controversies in Alzheimer's research, the risks of new drugs, and the multi-billion-dollar industry exploiting our fear of cognitive decline.
UBC study links living near highways to risk of neurological disorders
Researchers at the University of B.C. have found a link between living near highways and an increased risk of several major neurological disorders, including dement…
A single high dose of psilocybin alters brain function up to one month later
New research provides evidence that the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms can affect brain processes related to emotional functioning long
Think Twice: How the Gut's "Second Brain" Influences Mood and Well-Being
The emerging and surprising view of how the enteric nervous system in our bellies goes far beyond just processing the food we eat
Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?
A CNN documentary follows two people with Alzheimer’s who took part in a study to determine if lifestyle changes can reverse symptoms.
How the Brain Uses Glucose to Fuel Self-Control
The brain requires tons of energy—and new experiments show how low glucose levels and self-control issues are connected.
Seeing the "shingles vaccine protects from dementia" claim going around again. Unfortunately the main study it's based on is just not convincing. @epiellie.bsky.social has written a great post about why:
Shingles vaccine & dementia prevention: too good to be true?
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