Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brains and Behavior 2nd Edition
Nicole M. Avena Ph.D.
September 8, 2025Featuring events, news, books, and more related to Nutritional Psychology
Drinking 3–5 cups of coffee daily may add five years to the life span of people with major psychiatric disorders.
The WHO now recommends GLP-1 drugs for adults with obesity and simultaneously calls for action on manufacturing and affordability.
Chronic fat-rich diets disrupt brain-gut chemistry, linking obesity, depression, and cognitive decline according to new study.
New research suggests that a moderate daily intake of unsalted peanuts improves brain blood flow and verbal memory retention in older adults.
Humans navigate the modern world with Paleolithic genes, increasing our susceptibility to several modern diseases.
82% of students believe poor nutrition is a greater campus problem than substance abuse, according to a recent poll.
UC San Diego researchers identified 11 genetic regions for impulsive choices (delay discounting) that overlap with genetic risks for obesity and diabetes.
An anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet protects older women against early memory problems, showing diet's role in brain aging.
Research suggests that certain foods can help boost mood and increase long-term happiness, something to consider for your holiday feast.
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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