Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

You’re on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving. Within seconds, you’ve ordered a tub of the stuff and have eaten several handfuls. Impulsivity, or responding without thinking about the consequences of an action, has been linked to excessive food intake, binge eating, weight gain and … Continue reading Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity

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