Sugary treats are a fixture in the break room of any modern workplace. They have been the cause of health problems such as obesity and tooth decay.
Key takeaways:
– The Royal College of Surgeons has taken a stand against the cake culture and other sugary treats in the office.
– The biggest concern has been the rise of issues such as obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.
– The consumption of high amounts of sugar has been linked to poor memory and is generally bad for your brain.
Increasingly, science is showing that eating a lot of sugar is bad for your brain and memory. The reasons why are not well understood, but it’s possible that unhealthy foods raise blood sugar levels, or feed inflammation in the body, including within the brain.
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