Tag: hunger

Study looks at how the brain assesses and predicts physiological states of the body

From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center press release: Interoception is the awareness of our physiological states; it’s how animals and humans know they’re hungry or thirsty, and how they… Read more »

Study suggests that it’s not advisable to make major decisions on an empty stomach

From the University of Dundee press release: We all know that food shopping when hungry is a bad idea but new research from the University of Dundee suggests that people… Read more »

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 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 »