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Warm summers and wet winters yield better wine vintages

Wine quality is notorious for varying from year to year, but what makes for a ‘good year?’ Researchers show that weather plays an important role in determining wine quality. By analyzing 50 years’ worth of wine critic scores from the Bordeaux wine region in relation to that year’s weather, the researchers showed that higher quality […]

Published on October 11, 2023

Changing the way we view addictive foods could drive further research

A group of clever scientists recently unleashed their insightful analysis on the world. They’re proposing a bold change in our perception of ultra-processed food and its addictive tendencies. Imagine if we viewed these guilty pleasures as being as addictive as drugs like cocaine or nicotine. The notion might seem far-fetched, but it’s not as crazy […]

Published on October 11, 2023

How plant-derived nutrients can affect the gut and brain

Can plant-derived nutrients alter gut bacteria to affect brain function? Scientists investigated this question in a study of overweight adults. Their findings suggest that dietary fiber can exert influence on both the composition of gut bacteria and the reward signals in the brain and associated food decision-making. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 10, 2023