Scientists turn tastes on and off by activating and silencing clusters of brain cells

New study proves that sense of taste is hardwired in the brain, independent of learning or experience.

Eating sweets forms memories that may control eating habits, study finds

Eating sweet foods causes the brain to form a memory of a meal, according to researchers at Georgia State University, Georgia Regents University and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.

Some people ‘hardwired’ to prefer high-calorie foods, study finds

Researchers have identified two genetic variants that influence the brain’s reward system, increasing a craving for foods high in calories.

Does insulin influence what we choose to eat?

As insulin increases in the brain, so does the amount of dopamine, suggesting that insulin plays a role in the reward system and may affect what we choose to eat.

Mediterranean-style diet may protect against brain aging

Adhering to components of the Mediterranean diet could protect the brain from shrinkage that typically occurs with aging, according to the results of a new study.

A high fat diet leads to overeating because of faulty brain signaling

Defective signaling in the brain can cause overeating of high fat foods in mice, leading to obesity, according to one of the first research articles published in the new open access journal Heliyon.

Does junk food shrink your brain?

New research has shown for the first time that the part of the brain used for learning, memory and mental health is smaller in people with unhealthy diets.

Stress found to influence brain networks and reduce self-control

Researchers have investigated the influence that stress can have on self-control, examining the changes occurring in the brain that could contribute to this.

Study finds that high fat diet changes gut microbe populations

Study finds that high fat diet changes gut microbe populations and the brain’s ability to recognize fullnessHave you ever wondered why eating one good-tasting French fry may lead you to eat the…

Study sheds light on why we succumb to late-night snacking

Do you often find yourself raiding the fridge for some delicious treats late at night?

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