Study suggests brain’s reaction to food may be linked to overeating
From the Penn State press release: The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brain responds to…
Study suggests sugar improves memory in older adults
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…
Study looks at how people perceive sweetness
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…
Study suggests savoury foods may promote healthy eating through effects on the brain
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…
Study suggests brain anatomy may play a role in determining food choices
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…
Study suggests holistic thinking patterns can influence responses to food advertising
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.…
Study suggests brain structure may predict diet success
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…
Study suggests coffee helps teams work together
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…
Study suggests better diet may prevent brain shrinkage in seniors
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…
Study looks at influence social media marketing has on children’s food intake
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…