FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 3, 2017·3 min readSeeking the Neurobiological Basis of Craving in Addiction and Binge EatingResearchers outline how cravings may occur in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 23, 2017·3 min readCould Genetics Influence What We Like to Eat?Findings could help empower people to enjoy and stick to optimal diets.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2017·5 min readModel of Anorexia Created Using Stem CellsFindings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 1, 2017·3 min readEven After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully RecoveredA new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2017·8 min readDeep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve SymptomsA small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 27, 2017·5 min readStimulating the Brain With Electricity Reduces Bulimia SymptomsResearchers use transcranial magnetic stimulation to help reduce key symptoms of bulimia.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 7, 2017·5 min readIdentifying Children at Risk of Eating Disorders is Key to Saving LivesFindings will help pave the way for early intervention of eating disorders, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2016·4 min readInactivity in Obese Mice Linked to Decreased Motivation to MoveResearchers link physical inactivity in obese mice to altered dopamine receptors rather than their body weight.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 15, 2016·7 min readIncreasing Confidence and Reducing Fear By Analyzing Brain WavesResearchers have developed a new technique they believe could help people build confidence and overcome fears.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 15, 2016·4 min readDoes Good Tasting Food Cause Weight Gain?Researchers question whether eating 'good tasting' foods drives overeating leading to obesity.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 25, 2016·4 min readDepression Affects the Stomach and Anxiety Affects the Skin in Young PeopleResearchers have identified that some physical diseases tend to occur more frequently in young people who have previously suffered from certain mental disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 7, 2016·4 min readBrains of Those with Anorexia and Bulimia Can Override Urge to EatResearchers have identified a neurological reasons why people with eating disorders are able to override the urge to eat.Read More