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How chronic stress drives the brain to crave comfort food
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How chronic stress drives the brain to crave comfort food

by Garvan Institute of Medical Research Study authors. Credit: Garvan Institute When you’re stressed, a high-calorie snack may seem like a comforting go-to. But this combination has an unhealthy downside. According to Sydney scientists, stress combined with calorie-dense comfort food creates changes in the brain that drive more eating, boost cravings for sweet, highly palatable food...