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Fat hormone influences baseline dopamine levels and our motivation to eat

As we all know from experience, people eat not only because they are hungry, but also because the food just simply tastes too good to pass up. Now, a new study in the August 6th Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, helps ...

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Enzyme Crucial to Insulin Resistance Found in Brain

An enzyme known to cause insulin resistance in muscle is also located in the brain and has a similar function there, a research team that includes a University of Cincinnati scientist has found.

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Being obese and a couch potato may have a biological basis in the brain

Some brains may be wired to encourage fidgeting and other restless behaviors that consume calories and help control weight, according to new research published by The American Physiological Society.

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created Aug 14, 2006 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0


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