Brain: Size of ‘appetite control centre’ may play role in obesity
The hypothalamus, a brain region involved in appetite control, is different in overweight and obese people. THE ESSENTIAL The hypothalamus, ...
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Against pain, try nostalgia!
Looking at childhood photos, smelling playdough, or hearing cartoon credits can decrease activity in pain-related areas of the brain and ...
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How stress ends up affecting the whole body
Researchers have shed light on the existence of a "stress axis" in our body that extends from our brain to ...
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Map the neural circuit to determine the physical response to stress
This neural circuit, which was once used to determine whether we should flee or fight, also manages physical responses to ...
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Contraception: women on the pill have a smaller hypothalamus
A new study shows that women who take oral contraceptives have a notable difference from those who do not take ...
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