From the University of Warwick press release: Sugar improves memory in older adults — and makes them more motivated to perform difficult tasks at full capacity — according to new research by the University of…
From the American Chemical Society press release: A cranberry, honey or a candy bar — which tastes the sweetest? These foods contain sugars that humans can perceive differently. A cranberry seems tart, whereas a candy…
From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center press release: Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami — or savory taste — can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating…
From the INSEAD press release: Our indulgence in delicious but unhealthful food may not necessarily reveal a character flaw. Rather, our ability to exercise self-control is linked to our neurobiology, according to a study that…
From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: The obesity epidemic is no longer strictly an American problem. Statistics suggest that many populations around the world are increasingly prone to overeating and excessive weight gain.…
From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Differences in the structure of the prefrontal cortex predict an individual’s ability to make healthier food choices, according to a new analysis of previous research in healthy men…
From the Ohio State University press release: Good teamwork begins with a cup of coffee for everyone, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people gave more positive reviews for their group’s performance on a…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release: People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study published in the May 16, 2018, online…
From the University of Liverpool press release: New research from the University of Liverpool, presented at the European Congress on Obesity today (Wednesday, 23 May), highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s…
From the University of South Florida press release: Music can be the ultimate mood setter. Faster beats ignite excitement, while slower songs help one relax. And that makes all the difference in what we order…