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Eating fruits and vegetables could help some children with ADHD manage their symptoms.Research finds that eating more fruits and veggies can result in less inattention.It might be a good idea for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables. Recent research has revealed that it might help reduce inattention problems.A thorough questionnaire describing the usual meals the children consumed, including portion sizes during a 90-day period, was given to the parents of 134…

It's well established that regular exercise benefits our bodies, not least in protecting against obesity, but scientists are continuing to look more closely at why this happens on a molecular level.  In a new study, scientists put mice on intense treadmill workouts and analyzed how the chemicals in the cells of the animals then began to change over time. They found the appearance of a metabolite called Lac-Phe (N-lactoyl-phenylalanine), synthesized from lactate and phenylalanine.Phenylalanine is an amino acid that…

Nitric oxide is a naturally occurring signaling molecule that is connected to inflammation and the development of cancer. New research has shown that there is a direct relationship between dietary fat intake and nitric oxide levels in the body.Beckman Institute researchers have discovered a connection between a high-fat diet and elevated nitric oxide levels, which may raise the risk of inflammation and cancer development.Scientists have hypothesized that dietary habits might hasten the onset of cancer and perhaps make it…

Researchers have discovered a connection between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health, and lifespan in Drosophila.Sometimes there are weird and unexpected health connections in the human body. For example, the gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live in our digestive tract — may have links to weight loss, Lou Gehrig’s disease, autism, COVID-19 severity, and drug safety and efficacy.Now researchers have found another surprising connection. In an experiment on flies, they discovered that the…

Researchers discovered that supplementing a diet with the sea organisms Ascidiacea, also known as sea squirts, reverses some of the main signs of aging in an animal model.Supplementing your diet with the sea organisms Ascidiacea, also known as sea squirts, reverses some of the main signs of aging, according to a new study using an animal model.While the Fountain of Youth, the mythical spring that restores youth to anyone who bathes in it or drinks its waters, is clearly fantasy, scientists are hard at work looking for…

Most people could benefit from a few small changes to their diet. It just might be enough to give you that extra boost of energy or help you lose a little weight.If you are reading this, then chances are you are not happy with the way you eat. Maybe you have put on a few extra pounds, or perhaps you have been feeling extra sluggish of late. Possibly, you are looking toward the long term and worry about staying healthy in your old age. Whatever the motivation, having a positive relationship with food is possible for…

What you eat, and the vitamins and nutrients that your diet supplies, can have a dramatic impact on how your skin looks and feels.Beauty begins from within. Your diet makes a huge difference in the appearance of your skin, and adding particular vitamins to your diet can dramatically change how your skin looks and feels.Many vitamins can be applied topically to the skin with creams and serums — but taking vitamins orally, whether it’s through your diet or in the form of supplements, allows them to work their magic all over…

Vegan and vegetarian diets are certainly trendy, with more people than ever before making the switch. While some people are choosing to go plant-based for environmental reasons, others are adopting these diets because of their health benefits.  It's hardly surprising, given studies have linked vegetarian and vegan diets to a lower body mass index (BMI) and a lower risk of certain diseases – including cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.But while plant-based diets may have many health benefits, they can, without…

According to new research, young males with a poor diet who switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet saw significant improvement in depression symptoms.Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows.A new study found that young men who had a poor diet noticed a substantial improvement in their depressive symptoms when they shifted to a healthy Mediterranean diet. Depression is a widespread mental health issue…

New research finds that higher levels of dietary fiber are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, find that higher levels of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, are associated with a lower risk of dementia.We’re aoften told that we should eat more fiber. It’s recognized to be essential for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits such as lower cholesterol. Now, evidence is emerging that fiber is also vital for a healthy brain. In a new…