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High-fat diet is bad for brain -- study

It is a known fact that a high-fat diet is bad for health. Now a latest claims that a diet high in trans fats is bad for brain.

In a study done on rodents, researchers from University of Washington School of Medicine, found that fatty diet, can damage the hypothalamus, a part of brain controlling the appetite.

Dementia patients, laughter evolves as a new best medicine --study

New research has demonstrated that laughter can be clinically beneficial for those suffering from dementia.

The study spanned a period of three years, and surveyed over 30 nursing homes and 400 residents.

Mystery ingredient in coffee may help fight Alzheimer's

Wary of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease in old age? Grab your cup of hot coffee, as it can prevent or delay the onset of debilitating condition, a new study published in the 'Journal of Alzheimer's Disease' states.

The study, carried out by researchers at the University of South Florida on mice suggests an unknown compound present in coffee interacts with caffeine to help protect against the memory-robbing disease.

This interaction boosts blood levels of critical growth factor GCSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor) which researchers believe can fight Alzheimer's disease (AD).

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