Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found

JeniFoto/Shutterstock Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range of modern health problems. Some experts argue that they’reContinue Reading

Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice

Previous research has shown that as people move from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, their lithium levels drop. photo_gonzo/ Shutterstock Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to findContinue Reading