Ever noticed how you suddenly need chocolate after a long day, or can’t stop thinking about salty chips when you’re stressed? Those food cravings aren’t random – they’re actually complex signals from ...

Health experts say that blood sugar dips, circadian rhythm changes and sleep deprivation all contribute to intense afternoon ...

Recently, a book club invited me to discuss my new book, The Biology of Desire: Your Brain and Behavior. Members reflected on their cravings for food, alcohol, work, social media, and approval. What ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – There’s nothing quite like a bowl of mac and cheese or a slice of warm apple pie to make us feel better. Comfort foods have a special place in our hearts, and it turns out that there’s ...

Did you know there’s a science behind those tempting cravings? Cravings often follow dramatic blood sugar swings — skyrocketing one moment and crashing the next. The result? Hunger, low energy and an ...

Why we have food cravings and what to do about them Understanding the science behind why we develop cravings for certain foods can help you adopt strategies to combat them. Often a craving, like an ...

Craving a glass of wine or a cold beer at the end of the day may not seem unusual but people can also experience cravings for soft drinks and coffee, new research has revealed. The study found the ...

What do all of these things have in common: French fries, cupcakes, cookies, pasta, pizza and bread? They all fall in the category of foods we crave. A craving is defined as a powerful desire and when ...