Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior 2nd Edition
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Increased selenium consumption correlates with lower suicidal ideation risk, according to a large population study.
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Research shows orthorexia nervosa prevalence varies but is consistently associated with perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive traits.
Manufacturers use deceptive marketing for desirability, so labeling UPFs as "products" rather than "foods" may offer consumers better clarity.
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Dietary carbohydrate quality and quantity play a critical role in dementia development, according to a new multi-institute study.
A study of over 34,000 people has identified key characteristics of a healthy gut microbiome.
Parents report difficulty navigating weight and body image conversations with teens during the festive season.
A Swedish study is testing the MIND diet in adults with obesity to explore future links between nutrition, gut health, and mental health.
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Kimberley Wilson looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory, and those that can do it harm.
Explore the groundbreaking discovery that links obesity to the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.
You are what you eat takes on new meaning when you add mental health into the mix. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
New research unveils the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on mental health.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.
Studies show that hyperpalatable foods can highjack areas in the brain leading to food addiction.
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