Differences in gene expression in key brain areas may account for the reason some are less fearful of change than others.
Food neophobia, the extreme hesitation to try new foods, is associated with increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers report sensory based food education encourages healthier eating choices in kindergarten aged children.
A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease.
