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How Does Excess Sugar Affect the Developing Brain Throughout Childhood and Adolescence? A Neuroscientist Who Studies Nutrition Explains
By Lina Begdache Your Health

How Does Excess Sugar Affect the Developing Brain Throughout Childhood and Adolescence? A Neuroscientist Who Studies Nutrition Explains

Parents often stress about their kids’ sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much – or what to do about it. Glucose – a simple sugar that forms the basis of most carbohydrate-rich food – is the primary source of energy for the brain. Healthy brains require a continuous […]

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The Candida Cleanse Diet: What Is It, Effects, and Is It Safe?
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Candida Cleanse Diet: What Is It, Effects, and Is It Safe?

When candida (a type of fungus) grows out of control in the body it can lead to infection. Some people believe the candida cleanse diet is one way to combat infection. But is it safe and actually worth trying? Let’s find out! 

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