New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering ...

Astringency is the dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery feeling people notice when eating foods rich in certain plant compounds called polyphenols ...

Dietary uptake of polyphenols alters the gut microflora and stimulates the secretion of specific hormones that induce cross-talk with the brain via the sensory nerves. The astringent and bitter ...

The health benefits of dietary flavanols appear to come from their ability to trigger responses in the brain and the body’s stress systems. That slightly dry, tightening feeling some foods leave in ...

There is a wealth of information out there for those of us in search of healthy ways to keep our brains sharp — from staving off brain fog to using simple hacks to boost our memory and even physical ...

Scientists regularly uncork fresh insights into beer and wine — even though they were invented thousands of years ago. Four recent discoveries go beyond buzz and bouquet, diving into the haziness and ...