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Study finds why chronic stress drives craving for high-calorie comfort food

Stress was found to turn off the brain's natural response to satiation, which is to stop eating, and thus, encourage rewarding continued eating, in a new study that could explain why we crave high-calorie 'comfort food' when chronically stressed. The study found that this happened in the brain's lateral habenula, which when activated usually dampens reward signals and, thus, stops a person from eating when satiated or full. "Our findings reveal stress can override a natural brain response that diminishes the pleasure gained from eating - meaning the brain is continuously rewarded to eat," said Herbert Herzog, senior author of the study and Visiting Scientist at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia. The researchers also said that their study showed how chronic stress could promote weight gain and obesity and, thus, highlighted the need for a healthy diet during stressful times. Their work is published in the journal Neuron. While some people are seen eating le

Muscle & Strength to add 20 more stores in north India by next year

Muscle & Strength's revenue grew by more than 25 per cent during the past one year

New Covid strains, seasonal ailments may spike hospitalisation in winter

13 XBB variants detected in Maharashtra are all under home-isolation; the strain spreads rapidly and is said to be behind the recent spike in Singapore

Stay committed to patients in India and Fortis Healthcare, says IHH

Taking legal advice on next steps to pursue open offer for 26% stake in Fortis

Study shows regular exercise may lower risk of Covid infection, severity

If you exercise regularly, then there are chances you may have a lower risk of Covid-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death, finds a new study

Rain check: How to stay healthy and safe in monsoon season

Change your lifestyle and invest in these accessories to shield your skin and digestive system

Yoga Day 2022: Sarvesh Shashi explains how Yoga can prevent diabetes, PCOS

On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Business Standard spoke with Sarvesh Sashi, Founder of SARVA. Watch the video to find out how Yoga can prevent diabetes, heart disease and a lot more

'Why do you have such a belly bulge': Mamata asks TMC leader to lose weight

The 67-year-old TMC supremo is often captured on camera going for brisk morning walks whenever she is on administrative tours to the districts

Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry

The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status

Placenta changes of older moms linked to heart problems in male offspring

The researchers analysed the placenta of young (3-4 months old) and aged rats (9.5-10 months old) that were pregnant with male and female offspring

When you turn 40: From regular check-ups to walks, health habits to follow

It is that time of life where the risk of many health conditions increases so it is necessary to keep a check on your lifestyle in more serious way, say experts.