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European Association for the Study of Obesity

·May 11, 2025·5 min read

Teen Obesity Linked to Brain Changes in Memory and Emotion Centers

A major new study shows that adolescents with abdominal obesity have significantly larger brain regions involved in memory and emotional regulation, raising concerns about how obesity affects brain development. MRI scans revealed that the hippocampus and amygdala were enlarged in teens with obesity, especially those with high waist-to-height ratios.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 18, 2023·4 min read

The Cold Truth: Chilling Out in the Morning May Boost Fat Burning in Men

Cold exposure in the morning could be more beneficial in boosting metabolism and burning fat in men than in the evening. The study focused on brown adipose tissue (BAT), a distinct type of fat that burns calories to produce heat, particularly in cold temperatures. However, the same effect did not hold true for women.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 28, 2019·3 min read

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Regardless of socioeconomic status, children who were overweight by age 7 had a higher risk of developing emotional problems by age 11, researchers report.