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
FeaturedPsychology·May 5, 2015·4 min readNighttime Snacker? Blame your BrainA new study reports images of high calorie food can generate a spike in brain activity, but the responses are lower at night.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
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2015·4 min readFoods That Are More or Less Delicious Than We Expect Can Cause Mood ChangesA new study reports that being pleasantly surprised or disappointed with a certain food product can change a person's mood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·4 min readSweet Memories: Eating Sweets Forms Memories That Control Eating HabitsAccording to a new study, neurons in the dorsal hippocampus are activated by consuming sweet foods, helping form a memory of the meal.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 13, 2015·3 min readTeasing Girls About Weight Has Lasting Impact on Body Image and Eating BehaviorsA new study reports playground teasing about weight has lasting impact on girls' eating habits and body perception.Read More
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
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2015·3 min readShort Sleep Linked to Distracted Secondary Eating, Drinking and ObesityResearchers report short sleep patterns of less than 7 hours are associated with more time spent in secondary eating and drinking, thus increasing a potential risk for obesity.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2016·5 min readUnlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From ConsumptionResearchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 4, 2016·6 min readHow Brain Activity Changes in Response to Desirable FoodsA new study reveals how brain activity alters when presented with desirable foods.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
