Tag: eating

Mouse study suggests plasticity in brain synapses control hunger and eating behaviours

From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center press release: Synaptic plasticity – the ability of the synaptic connections between the brain’s neurons to change and modify over time — has… Read more »

Study suggests people-pleasers may be tempted to overeat in some social situations

From the Case Western Reserve University press release: If you are a people-pleaser who strives to keep your social relationships smooth and comfortable, you might find yourself overeating in certain… Read more »

Study points to physiological reasons why looking at food makes people feel hungry

From the Max Planck Institute press release: Max Planck researchers have proven something scientifically for the first time that laypeople have always known: the mere sight of delicious food stimulates… Read more »

Study suggests awareness and cue exposure training may help in controlling overeating and binge eating

From the UC San Diego press release via Newswise: Overeating, whether in children or adults, often takes place even in the absence of hunger, resulting in weight gain and obesity…. Read more »

Study suggests short walk can cut chocolate consumption by half – even in stressful situations

From the University of Exeter press release: A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter. The study showed… Read more »