Saying no to delicious food could be hard, but irresistible craving can land us in a dangerous situation. However, researchers have now found the brain circuit linked to over-eating which could put the problem under control.The state of impulsivity has been linked to excessive food intake that can lead to weight gain and obesity, which later can have several psychiatric disorders including drug addiction.A study on this can possibly make scientists develop certain therapeutics to address the issue of over-eating. A team that includes a faculty member at the University of Georgia has now identified a specific circuit in the brain that alters food impulsivity.The team's findings were published recently in the journal Nature Communications.Emily Noble, an assistant professor in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences who served as lead author on the paper said "there is underlying physiology in your brain that is regulating your capacity to say no to (impulsive eating),""In ...
