Brain study reveals why some people fail to stick to their diet

A new study finds that greater gray matter volume in two regions of the brain is linked to greater ability to exercise self-control in food choices.

What too much salt can do to your brain

A new study shows how too much salt reduces the blood flow to the brain and leads to cognitive impairment in mice. The findings are applicable to humans.

How to boost your brain

Are you looking for ways to improve your mind and boost brain power in 2018? Look no further; we have compiled the best brain enhancing methods to try.

How can we switch off hunger in the brain? Study sheds light

New research investigates how to turn off a class of appetite-stimulating neurons.

Five ways to boost your memory

Whether you want to stay sharp in the workplace or protect your cognitive abilities as you age, we have found some memory-boosting tips that can help you.

Appetite-controlling neurons could help us lose weight

A group of neurons has been found to respond to amino acids and control appetite.

Thirst: Our brains tell us when to stop drinking

Our bodies keep a tight check on our water levels to stop us from dehydrating. But how do we know when we are thirsty and when we have drunk enough?

These neurons ‘tell us’ to keep eating, even when we are full

New research in mice identifies a class of neurons in the brain’s ’emotional hub’ that encourages the mice to keep eating even when they are full.

Stress in late pregnancy may fuel binge eating in female offspring

Mouse study shows that prenatal stress in late gestation increases chance of binge eating in female offspring and coincides with epigenetic brain changes.

Study beefs up support for brain cells that control protein hunger

NIH-funded research identifies cells in fly brains responsible for regulating protein levels.Have you ever found yourself craving a steak or a burger?

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