From the University at Buffalo press release: They’re called the “drunchies,” or drunk munchies. It’s the desire one has to eat salty, fatty, unhealthy foods during or after a night of heavy drinking. With obesity…
From the American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev press release: Tricking the brain into eating less by serving food on a smaller plate doesn’t necessarily work, according a new study by Ben-Gurion University of…
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…
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…