Did you know your brain can run on fat? Exciting new research has revealed that neurons in the brain can use fats as fuel—powering our thoughts, movements, and memories. This surprising discovery ...

At first glance, a BMI chart seems pretty straightforward. But researchers are discovering that where fat is stored in the body may matter more than how much there is overall. In a sweeping study of ...

For a long time it was believed that fats in the brain are not associated with neurodegenerative diseases, but scientists from Purdue University in Indiana refute this approach. According to a study, ...

Evidence challenging the long-held assumption that neuronal function in the brain is solely powered by sugars has given researchers new hope of treating debilitating brain disorders. A University of ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you carry it that matters. And it's the deep visceral fat around organs that ...

For decades, scientists believed Alzheimer’s was driven mainly by sticky protein plaques and tangles in the brain. Now Purdue researchers have revealed a hidden culprit: fat. They found that brain ...

Not all body fat acts the same on the brain. New research links fat in the arms, legs, torso, and deep around the organs to distinct patterns in brain structure and function. The strongest red flag ...

Research led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University finds that regional fat distribution exerts distinct effects on brain structure, connectivity and cognition, revealing patterns not explained by ...

Share on Pinterest A poor diet can impact cognitive function within days, mouse study suggests. Image credit: Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Metabolic syndrome is associated with memory deficits. A new ...

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The effects that our fat has on our movement, emotions and even our risk of Alzheimer’s disease may differ depending on where in our body it is located. When it comes to studying the health ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Fat buildup in the brain’s immune cells may play a critical role in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, according to new research from Purdue ...