Why can some people easily stop eating when they are full and others can t, which can lead to obesity? A new study has found one reason may be a newly discovered structural connection between two regions in the brain that appears to be involved in regulating feeding behavior. These regions involve the sense of smell and behavior motivation.The weaker the connection between these two brain regions, the higher a person s Body Mass Index, the scientists report.
Researchers say brain circuits associated with our sense of smell and reward systems may cause some people to continue to eat even when they're full. They say their findings could help with weight management strategies.
The smell of food is appetizing when you're hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you're full.That's due to the interaction between two diffe
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