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 An ancient process that helped us to survive in periods of scarcity might be hurting us in a time of abundance, researchers say. Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com

Way back in an earlier time, humans relied on fructose production inside the brain to help them forage for food. Now, we’re learning that same process might be responsible for the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus note that when the body metabolizes the sugar fructose — whether it was eaten or produced…

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