Eating foods like these that are high in fat and sugar impairs memory in ways that are irreversible

Most people know the feeling that follows a stretch of unhealthy eating: too much fast food, sugary drinks, and late-night snacking. Then comes the promise to eat better. Most people assume the body and brain will recover once healthier habits return. But is recovery really that easy? A new study suggests the answer is more complicated.

Eating foods like these that are high in fat and sugar impairs memory in ways that are irreversible. Most people know the feeling that follows a stretch of unhealthy eating: too much fast food, sugary drinks, and late-night snacking. Then comes the promise to eat better. Most people assume the body and brain will recover once healthier habits return. But is recovery really that easy? A new study suggests the answer is more complicated. Researchers looked at whether switching from unhealthy diets to healthy ones could reverse brain-related damage caused by junk food. Their findings showed that some brain functions improved, especially memory, but recovery was not complete. The study also pointed to one major problem: sugar. Junk food affects memory Scientists have known for years that ultra-processed foods can harm physical health. Diets h...