Interactions between metabolic, reward and cognitive processes in appetite control: Implications for novel weight management therapies

Cognition plays a crucial role in human eating behavior, influencing its flexibility. Disruptions in higher cognitive functions, such as inhibitory control and memory, can lead to increased food intake, potentially contributing to weight gain over time. This review by Higgs (2023) aims to summarize the current evidence on cognition as a potential causal factor in […]

This 2013 randomised controlled trial assessed the effect of a nutritional intervention using Mediterranean Diets (MedDiets) on cognition, compared to with a low-fat control diet. The 522 participants of this present trial (44.6% men, age 74.6 ± 5.7 years at cognitive evaluation) were at high vascular risk and had enrolled in a multicentre, randomised, primary […]