Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Article Roundup

Can fasting fight gum disease? Scientists find surprising link
Cutting calories for just a few days at a time may help quiet gum disease inflammation and boost oral health.
This made me look for curcumin chewing gum-  it seems like a good idea...I didn't find any.   

ooh, here's a new one...
A group of brain cells called orexin neurons appears to help us keep working when reaching a reward becomes increasingly difficult. Blocking their activity weakened motivation in rats, pointing to a possible new target for understanding why people sometimes struggle to sustain goal-directed behavior.
Big thanks to Nagoya University!