Sat
Jan 3 2009
07:03 am
Caution: That extra piece of pie might make you stupid
By: R. Neal

NYTimes.com

Spikes in blood sugar can take a toll on memory by affecting the dentate gyrus, an area of the brain within the hippocampus that helps form memories, a new study reports.

Researchers said the effects can be seen even when levels of blood sugar, or glucose, are only moderately elevated, a finding that may help explain normal age-related cognitive decline, since glucose regulation worsens with age.

Other research suggests that physical exercise can offset the effects.

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Konapidity's picture

hmm

Submitted by Konapidity (not verified) on Sat, 2009/01/03 - 2:16pm.

And all along I thought it was the LSD.
Good news. I was wanting to drop a hit of gell sometime soon but was trying to conserve brain cells.
Magical Mystery Tour, here I come. ;)

Learn something new every day.

Up Goose Creek's picture

Fish oil

Submitted by Up Goose Creek on Sat, 2009/01/03 - 4:36pm.

I've discovered fish oil pills help.

But I have to remember to take them.

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Konapidity's picture

:D

Submitted by Konapidity (not verified) on Sat, 2009/01/03 - 5:53pm.

Heh,

The Omega-3 acids in fish oil are generally good for the heart. Make you shit like a champion too.
I tried wearing a fish around my neck so I wouldn't forget, but the cats and Catholics in the neighborhood followed me everywhere.

I don't recommend it.

WhitesCreek's picture

I'm stupid for Pie. I love

Submitted by WhitesCreek on Sat, 2009/01/03 - 6:49pm.

I'm stupid for Pie. I love pie. Me and pie go way back.

Sweet potato pie. Home made Key lime pie.

Pie!

redmondkr's picture

I had a problem with

Submitted by redmondkr on Sat, 2009/01/03 - 7:35pm.

I had a problem with aftertaste when I first started taking Omega-3 caps. My doctor recommended freezing them. He says that way they dissolve in the small intestine instead of the stomach and they won't 'come back on you'. It also helps if you get the coated variety.


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