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Does 'Supersizing' Supershrink Your Brain?

Rambo Tribble writes "As reported by the BBC, the journal Neurology is set to release the findings of a study in Oregon on diet and brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's victims. The upshot is: a diet rich in vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial; trans fat and fast food are detrimental."

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  1. split the difference... by mekkab · · Score: 4, Funny

    so if I start the day with a green smoothie (filled with raw veg and fresh fruits)... and then gorge myself on BBQ and fries for lunch.. I'm okay, right?

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  2. Re:Yeah, yeah...everything enjoyable is bad for yo by loftwyr · · Score: 2, Funny

    Good thinking! If we all just eat junk food and do whatever we want, there can't be any negative consequences! I'm glad there are people like you to show the way.

  3. Re:Yeah, yeah...everything enjoyable is bad for yo by ThePhilips · · Score: 4, Funny

    Reminded:

    Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.

    --Redd Foxx

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  4. Remember kids: by Spazntwich · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hemp has the perfect ratio of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, so always eat your marijuana.

  5. Re:Yeah, yeah...everything enjoyable is bad for yo by KarmaRundi · · Score: 5, Funny

    One Cinnabon and you're posting anti-science rants on slashdot. QED.

  6. Re:Live like an ape by Java+Pimp · · Score: 4, Funny

    I don't go into the woods too often but there's a pretty fat squirrel lounging under our bird feeder in the back yard...

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  7. Re:Yeah, yeah...everything enjoyable is bad for yo by Quirkz · · Score: 3, Funny

    No, it's like the weimaraner republic, with less dog.