We connect food and pleasure when it comes to certain flavors, but you may not know that some foods partner with chemical messengers in your brain to make you feel great. Known as “dopamine foods,” ...

It’s no surprise that many of the highly processed foods we consume pack just as much of a dopamine punch as alcohol, drugs, sex, and rock n’ roll. As restaurants and food-product businesses compete ...

Processed foods high in refined carbs and fats trigger addictive brain responses. This leads to overeating and health issues, ...

A neuroimaging study of young, healthy adults showed that consuming a milkshake did not, on average, result in a significant ...

A plant-based, whole (unprocessed) food diet with avoidance of salt, sugar, and added oil — along with regular exercise — promote optimal health and longevity. Why, then, is it do difficult for many ...

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that certain foods may trigger addictive-like eating behaviors, particularly ...

Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your problem may have ...

The claim is that all these vices overstimulate the brain’s dopamine system, causing it to become ”less responsive” and leaving people disillusioned and burnt out. A few weeks of abstinence, ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 26 (UPI) --While it seems like a contradiction, many obese people do not enjoy eating rich, calorie-laden foods. A study published Wednesday indicates that low levels of a key ...

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods can sneak fat into your thigh muscles, potentially raising your risk of knee osteoarthritis—even if you’re eating the same number of calories and staying ...