Study looks at how brain neurons influence choices
From the Washington University School of Medicine press release: When you are faced with a choice — say, whether to have ice cream or chocolate cake for dessert — sets of brain cells just above…
Study suggests a brief pilot intervention enhances preschoolers’ self-regulation and food liking
From the Elsevier press release: Mindfulness training and engaging in classroom-based games can influence self-regulation and food liking when introduced during the preschool years according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and…
Study examines possible effect of excessive sugar intake on ADHD, bipolar disorder and aggressive behaviours
From the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus press release: New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar intake, and…
Study suggests noise can put you off your food
From the Flinders University press release: Noise can make or break a dining experience, according to a laboratory study replicating common noise levels in restaurants. The acoustic experts say the study proves that high noise…
Study suggests positioning of dishes can help nudge diners into picking vegetarian meals
From the University of Cambridge press release: Meat-heavy diets not only risk our health but that of the planet, as livestock farming on a massive scale destroys habitats and generates greenhouse gases. Conservationists at the…
Study suggests nutrition labelling can help improve diet
From the University of Bath press release: Nutritional information displayed prominently on food products which give consumers information on salt, sugar and calorie content play a significant role in nudging people towards better dietary choices,…
Study suggests eating while doing something perceptually demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full
From the University of Sussex press release: Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research from the University of Sussex. Professor Martin Yeomans, Dr Sophie…
Study suggests genetic variation shapes individual perception of fatty foods
From the Monell Chemical Senses Center press release: Most people would agree that the pleasure of some foods stems in part from its fat content. New research, led by the Monell Chemical Senses Center, has…
Study suggests combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk
From the NIH/National Institute on Aging press release: Combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors was associated with substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease in a study that included data from nearly 3,000 research participants. Those who…
Study suggests our ability to focus may falter after eating one meal high in saturated fat
From the Ohio State University press release: Fatty food may feel like a friend during these troubled times, but new research suggests that eating just one meal high in saturated fat can hinder our ability…