FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2015·5 min readA Surprising Link Between Eating Disorders and BullyingA new study reports bullies are twice as likely to display symptoms of bulimia as other children who were not involved in bullying.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 23, 2021·3 min readActively Preparing or Watching Others Prepare Food Can Lead to Eating MoreActively preparing your food, or watching others prepare your meal for you, can increase your desire to eat and lead you to consume more, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2017·7 min readBlame ‘Food Coma’ On The BrainResearchers investigate fruit fly brains to discover the connection between eating, sleep and activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 12, 2016·5 min readBrain Cells That Aid Appetite Control Identified in MiceResearchers report their discovery could open new doors for the development of drugs to control obesity and weight gain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2017·5 min readBrain Region Mediates Pleasure of EatingResearchers have identified neurons in the amygdala that make food consumption rewarding. Activating NTR2a neurons caused mice to eat for longer periods of time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 16, 2014·4 min readDo Gut Bacteria Rule Our Minds?New research investigates how gut bacteria could affect our cravings and moods in order to consume the nutrients they require to grow best.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 18, 2017·4 min readEating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian RhythmEating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 22, 2019·2 min readEating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagersTeenagers who regularly eat breakfast with their parents have a more positive body image than those who skip the meal or do not eat with their family.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2017·4 min readEating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against SunAccording to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 9, 2021·4 min readEating Soft Foods May Alter the Brain’s Control of ChewingRats fed either a diet of soft or hard foods showed differences in jaw activity and muscle control when a chewing-related region of the brain was stimulated. Findings reveal the anterior cortical masticatory area strongly influences the regulation of chewing and is influenced by sensory input during development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 26, 2016·3 min readFeeding Behavior in Brain Regulated by Metabolism ProteinResearchers report a hormone called amylin acts in the brain to help control food consumption.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2015·2 min readFeeling the Effects of Sleep Deprivation? Stop Eating so LateAccording to new research, eating less late at night could help stave off some of the effects of sleep deprivation.Read More