My lovely wife and I traveled a bit this week celebrating her birthday, so today’s links are again a somewhat eclectic collection.
The Brain Health List from the Week
Glucose and neurodegeneration: impacts start with “higher normal” blood glucose and get worse from there.
Fasting as an Alzheimer’s management tool.
Billions on brain supplements, but do they work?
Microsleep: Bet you’ve done it.
Diet, Lipids, and More
Eating fish bumped LDL more than red meat?
Americans don’t want to give up their bacon (and other processed meats).
LC diet reduces diabetes risk independent of weight loss?
Is diabetic a dirty word? (Free MedScape account required)
The Roundup: Interesting Odds and Ends from the Week
Looking at classic alcohol “limits”.
Researchers find a new leptin gene mutation.
Interesting gut microbe study.
Interesting post on responding to keto diet criticisms.
More time outside = happier humans?
Texas intervenes on surprise medical bills. (Free MedScape account required)
Civic honesty around the world.
Food, Glorious Food
Food neophobia as a lifestyle risk.
First evidence of humans cooking starches.