Papers by Maria Rosa

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  1. Brain Structure & Function

    Post-menopausal women show larger brain regions in UK study

    Brain scans from 4,098 women revealed greater gray matter volume and cortical thickness in specific regions among post-menopausal compared with pre-menopausal women.Brain scans from 4,098 women revealed greater gray matter volume and cortical thickness in specific regions among post-menopausal compared with pre-menopausal women.

    Cross-sectional study of 4,098 peoplePopulations
  2. Food & Function

    Gut metabolites linked to preserved brain thickness in older adults

    In a 104-person trial sub-study, rising levels of gut-produced urolithins tracked with preserved cortical thickness over two years in 55 older adults eating walnuts.In a 104-person trial sub-study, rising levels of gut-produced urolithins tracked with preserved cortical thickness over two years in 55 older adults eating walnuts.

    Trial in 104 peopleInterventions