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Sugar Alters Hundreds Of Brain Genes

Sugar Alters Hundreds Of Brain Genes

There are many diseases, from nervous system disorders to cardiovascular problems that are linked to the changing nature of our genes. It’s was once believed that many of these changes were a result of issues within our genetics, yet research at UCLA suggests that the primary reason more people are affected by damaged genes is due to our diet. According to their research, the addition of fructose in many processed foods is the leading cause of damage. While it’s naturally occurring in fruit, the fibrous structure of fruit slows the absorption rate. The major problem is when fructose is added to

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Dementia Is The Leading Cause of Death In Women

Dementia Is The Leading Cause of Death In Women

New data reveals dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australian women. “In 2016, dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) became the leading cause of death among Australian women,” said ABS health statistics director James Eynstone-Hinkins. Heart disease was the highest on the list among all Australians but better treatment means people are living longer with the disease and fewer are dying from it. On the flip side, “death rates for diseases, like dementia were increasing” said the Australian Bureau of Statistics. There’s currently no known treatment for dementia, however there are a number of preventative measures that might be

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