It’s important to never make a decision when you’re hungry. A hormone called ghrelin, that’s released before a meal is known to increase appetite. The hormone has a negative effect on both decision making and impulsivity control. Such were the results discovered during a study done at Sahlgrenska University. The Findings of the Study When …
Positive changes in dietary patterns were observed when children drank water or dairy beverages instead of sugary drinks during meals, according to a study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. Previously the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition suggested that children should consume plain water when eating to promote …
With excessive sugar consumption contributing to the rise in obesity worldwide, researchers believe sugar addiction can be treated with the same drugs used to alleviate tobacco addiction. Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) think they have found a new way to treat the 1.9 billion people worldwide who are considered overweight – often due …
People who eat on the go are more likely to increase their food intake later in the day, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Surrey found that eating while walking around triggered overeating when compared with other forms of distractions, like watching TV or talking with a friend. The study included …
Positive reinforcement is a better tactic to encourage healthy eating than negative messages along the lines of “don’t eat that,” according to researchers from Cornell. Led by Brian Wansink, a food psychology researcher and author of “Slim By Design,” the team analyzed 43 international studies that had to do with positive or negative messaging when …
While awareness is more prevalent than it has ever been, eating disorders are still sending too many young people to the hospital, according to figures released by the BBC. The number of teens in the UK who have been admitted to the hospital for some type of eating disorder has nearly doubled in the last …
Young women with type 1 diabetes may have a significant risk for developing eating disorders, according to researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School. In a recent study on girls with type 1 diabetes, results showed that 30 to 40 percent of the young women participants were struggling with some type of serious …
Energy drinks can not only pose health risks, but they may also be intrinsically woven into a man’s sense of masculinity, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of Akron report that energy drinks are often marketed as “masculine” products – associated with images and ads that showcase men in high-risk, athletic or adrenaline-pumping …
A good dose of daily exercise can be more effective than cutting calories for people that are trying to eat less, a new study found. Researchers at Loughborough University studied how hormones, psychology and behavior all intersected in women who were on a calorie-restricted diet or who were required to exercise. When the women ate …
Visual cues of delicious food in your day-to-day environment may alter your eating behaviors, according to a new report published in Brain and Cognition. Researchers studied how viewing these types of images – whether online or in advertisements – can impact physiological and psychological responses, neural activity, and visual attention. From an evolutionary perspective, the …
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