New research suggests intensive diet and lifestyle changes may not only forestall cognitive decline related to Alzheimer’s disease but possibly bring some improvement to those in early stages. From Steven Arnold, Rudolph Tanzi, and colleagues. Read more at the Harvard Gazette.

New research Erin Hecht and colleagues, first author Katherine L. Bryant (Aix-Marseille Université) puts fermentation, not fire, as pivot point behind our ancestors’ increasing cranial capacity.

Harvard Gazette article on new research from David Mischoulon and colleagues, first author Maren B. Nyer, showing that in a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with a control group.

Brigham and Women's Hospital press release on new research from Frank Sheer, Sarah Chellappa, and colleagues, first author Jingyi Qian, adding new evidence that meal timing may affect mental health, including levels of depression- and anxiety-related moods. Also featured in HMS News.

Brigham and Women's Hospital research brief on new research from Tamar Sofer and colleagues, first author Einat Granot-Hershkovitz, finding in diverse study populations that blood metabolites related to sugars were associated with older adults’ global cognitive health.