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Ultra-processed foods may harm brain health and attention spans

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For years, doctors have warned that potato chips, cookies, and sodas may contribute to weight gain, heart disease, and shorten lifespan. Now, a new study adds evidence that they might also impair cognition and mental functions.  Australian researchers examined the diets of 2,200 middle-aged adults to see how their food choices influenced cognitive abilities, with […]