Obesity

Fatty and Sugary Foods May Be as Addictive as Cocaine and Cigarettes
Fatty and Sugary Foods May Be as Addictive as Cocaine and Cigarettes
Fatty and Sugary Foods May Be as Addictive as Cocaine and Cigarettes
There is a growing body of evidence suggesting fatty and sugary foods rewire the brain in the same way drugs like cocaine and nicotine do, leading to addiction. In recent studies, lab animals who have been fed a diet of sugary and fatty snacks show the classic signs of addiction, and brain scans of obese humans show the same disturbances in their reward circuits as the brains that are found in dru
Experts Believe 366 Million People Now Suffer from Diabetes
Experts Believe 366 Million People Now Suffer from Diabetes
Experts Believe 366 Million People Now Suffer from Diabetes
During a European meeting of the International Diabetes Federation, it was announced that 366 million people now suffer from the disease — and that number is only going up. Since diabetes is most often diagnosed in middle age, experts believe the increase in cases is at least partially due to an aging population, as well as overall population growth and rising obesity rates.
New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More
New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More
New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More
We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too? A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible. Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive w