Stanford's Christopher Gardner Tackles the Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Question

MIT scientists discover fundamental rule of brain plasticity

MIT scientists discover fundamental rule of brain plasticity: Study reveals how, when a synapse strengthens, its neighbors weaken.

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Study: Climate action can limit Asia’s growing water shortages

Study: Climate action can limit Asia’s growing water shortages: Following the Paris accord could reduce risk of severe water-access problems, researchers find.

Cardiovascular Disease and a Mediterranean Diet

Cardiovascular Disease and a Mediterranean Diet: In a randomized trial, participants assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with either nuts or extra-virgin olive oil had a significantly lower rate of cardiovascular events at 4.8 years than participants assigned to a low-fat control diet. A systematic review ranked the Mediterranean diet as the most likely dietary model to provide protection against coronary heart.
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