Memory-Rewiring Candy Bars: New Study Reveals Shocking Effects on Teen Brains
Los Angeles – Parents are well aware of the harmful effects drugs and alcohol can have on a child’s developing brain. However, new research from the University of Southern California suggests that maybe they should also be concerned about the impact of junk food on memory. A study conducted on rodents found that rats fed a diet high in fat and sugar during adolescence experienced long-term memory impairment that persisted into adulthood. According to the …