Study Suggests Link , Between Eating Habits , and Reduced Cognitive Function.
CNN reports that a new study
has revealed a link between eating
ultraprocessed foods and cognitive decline. .
The study defined ultraprocessed foods as , "industrial formulations of food substances (oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates) that contain little or no whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives.".
According to the study, consuming more that 20% of your daily caloric intake from ultraprocessed foods can impact areas of the brain involved with executive function.
According to the study, consuming more that 20% of your daily caloric intake from ultraprocessed foods can impact areas of the brain involved with executive function.
Executive function includes
the ability to process information
and make decisions.
People with the highest intake of ultraprocessed foods
experienced a 28% faster rate of overall cognitive decline
and a 25% faster rate of executive function decline. .
People who consumed more than 20%
of daily calories from processed foods had
a 28% faster decline in global cognition and
a 25% faster decline in executive functioning
compared to people who ate less than 20%, Natalia Gonçalves, Study coauthor and researcher at
the University of São Paulo Medical School, via CNN.
People who consumed more than 20%
of daily calories from processed foods had
a 28% faster decline in global cognition and
a 25% faster decline in executive functioning
compared to people who ate less than 20%, Natalia Gonçalves, Study coauthor and researcher at
the University of São Paulo Medical School, via CNN.
The study, which followed over 10,000 Brazillians for
as long as ten years, was presented August 1 at the 2022
Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
In Brazil, ultraprocessed foods make
up 25% to 30% of total calorie intake.
We have McDonald's, Burger King and
we eat a lot of chocolate and white bread, Dr. Claudia Suemoto, Coauthor and assistant professor
at the University of São Paulo Medical School, via CNN.
In Brazil, ultraprocessed foods make
up 25% to 30% of total calorie intake.
We have McDonald's, Burger King and
we eat a lot of chocolate and white bread, Dr. Claudia Suemoto, Coauthor and assistant professor
at the University of São Paulo Medical School, via CNN.
58% of the calories consumed by
United States citizens, 56.8% of the calories
consumed by British citizens, and 48%
of the calories consumed by Canadians
come from ultraprocessed foods, Dr. Claudia Suemoto, Coauthor and assistant professor
at the University of São Paulo Medical School, via CNN
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell accused Russia of an "irresponsible breach of nuclear safety rules" at the power plant, which Kyiv accuses Moscow of shelling.
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A judge said 31-year-old Brittney Griner illegally brought vape cartridges with cannabis oil into the country when she flew to Moscow earlier this year.
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Brittney Griner Found Guilty, , Sentenced to 9 Years by Russian Court.
Brittney Griner Found Guilty, , Sentenced to 9 Years by Russian Court.
The WNBA star was sentenced by the Russian court on Aug. 4.
In addition to the nine-year sentence,
Griner was fined $16,300.
Before her sentencing, Griner made an impassioned plea for leniency.
I never meant to hurt anybody,
I never meant to put in jeopardy the Russian population, I never meant to break any laws here, Brittney Griner, WNBA Star, via CNN.
I made an honest mistake and I hope that in your ruling that it doesn't end my life here, Brittney Griner, WNBA Star, via CNN.
She also acknowledged the political nature of her trial and her position as a "political pawn.".
I know everybody keeps talking about political pawn and politics, but I hope that that is far from this courtroom, Brittney Griner, WNBA Star, via CNN.
Griner's arrest and trial have been
widely cast as a geopolitical standoff between Russia and the U.S.
Griner's arrest and trial have been
widely cast as a geopolitical standoff between Russia and the U.S.
Recently announced diplomatic measures have angered Russian officials because they were publicized.
Megaphone diplomacy and the public exchange of opinions will not lead to result, Dmitri Peskov, Kremlin Spokesman,
via 'The New York Times'.
Griner has been detained in Russia for close to six months following her arrest at an airport in Moscow.
An official from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow called the sentence "a miscarriage of justice.".
The official attempted to assure Griner's supporters that top members of the Biden administration are committed to her release.
The entire American government remain committed to bringing
Ms. Griner home safely to her family and friends, Elizabeth Rood, Deputy Chief of Mission U.S. Embassy Moscow, via 'The New York Times'
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Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO.
Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO.
On August 9, President Joe Biden
signed a measure to accept Finland
and Sweden's bid to expand NATO.
On August 9, President Joe Biden
signed a measure to accept Finland
and Sweden's bid to expand NATO.
'The New York Times' reports that the decision to bolster the Western alliance comes almost six months after
Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
'The New York Times' reports that the decision to bolster the Western alliance comes almost six months after
Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
It’s critical now to deter threats
before they harm our people,
our allies and our interests, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
It’s critical now to deter threats
before they harm our people,
our allies and our interests, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
The 'NYT' reports that all 30 NATO members must
approve the addition of Finland and Sweden.
So far, over 20 have already done so.
The Biden administration has been pushing
diplomatically to unify western nations
amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine.
The Biden administration has been pushing
diplomatically to unify western nations
amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine.
Sweden and Finland have strong
Democratic institutions, strong militaries
and strong and transparent economies, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
Sweden and Finland have strong
Democratic institutions, strong militaries
and strong and transparent economies, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
They will meet every NATO requirement
— we’re confident of that — and it
will make our alliance stronger, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
They will meet every NATO requirement
— we’re confident of that — and it
will make our alliance stronger, Joe Biden, President of the United States,
via 'The New York Times'.
Despite a deep political divide,
both Democrats and Republicans have
largely supported the expansion of NATO.
Despite a deep political divide,
both Democrats and Republicans have
largely supported the expansion of NATO.
Supporters argue that the addition of Finland
and Sweden to the alliance would reduce the burden
on other member states providing assistance for Ukraine
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A huge explosion at a Russian-held military base, a rise in premature births in Ukraine, a spat over nuclear weapons inspections and a cross-Baltic call to stop giving visas to Russian tourists.
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Shoppers in Russia have been snapping up items for the final time from H&M and Ikea, which are about to leave the country following the invasion on Ukraine. Sky News
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