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Why Sleepy People Reach for Junk Food
If you’ve ever ended up at a greasy diner ravenous at 4 in the morning, this will come as no surprise: new studies find that a sleepy brain is more drawn to junk food than a well-rested one, and that it’s also less equipped to …
Can Edible ‘Stop Signs’ Rein in Overeaters?
Subconscious serving-size markers may help people break the fattening pattern of mindless munching.
5 Tips to Overcome Emotional Eating
Drowning your sorrows in ice cream won’t help you feel better in the long run. Here are five ways to keep junk-food urges from devolving into a full-fledged binge.
Study: Overeating May Double the Risk of Memory Loss
Passing on a second helping of dessert may not only maintain your waistline but also your memory.
Using a Big Fork May Help You Eat Less
Here’s a well-known weight-loss tip: use a smaller plate, and you’ll be satisfied with a smaller portion. The tip works — provided you’re not genuinely very hungry — because a large part of our satisfaction at the end of a …
Why Looking at Overweight People Makes Us Want to Eat More, Not Less
Viewers of The Biggest Loser would probably agree that watching the weight-loss show fills them with inspiration. Seeing the obese contestants struggle should motivate us to eat better, exercise and lose weight too. Turns out, …
Overeating: Is It an Addiction?
The holidays are a time for eating: pies at Thanksgiving, chocolates for Advent and overflowing gift baskets of cookies and candies through the New Year. If you’re having trouble saying no to the bounty of fat and sugar, give …
Guiltless Gluttony: Why We Eat More From ‘Small’ Packages
What does size “small” mean anymore? When it comes to packaged foods, not much. At McDonald’s and KFC, for instance, a small soda holds 16 oz. At Wendy’s, meanwhile, order a small drink, and you’ll get 20 oz.