The glass of water sitting on your desk might be your most overlooked ally in managing food cravings. Recent medical studies have uncovered surprising connections between hydration and appetite ...

The science of appetite regulation involves complex interactions between hormones, brain signals and digestive processes. Recent research reveals that certain foods can naturally influence these ...

In the U.S., hunger is often hidden away. It looks nothing like the stereotype of a famine happening overseas. But the ...

Hunger is an ancestral and evolutionary survival instinct; its importance is evident in the complex and redundant pathways involving all five senses that regulate it. 1,2 Historically, when humans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Questions about hunger and fullness come up constantly in my clinic. Many patients try to manage appetite through willpower alone, ...

High-fiber foods like fruits and vegetables help you feel fuller longer and regulate appetite. Lean proteins help you consume fewer calories because they increase fullness hormones and suppress the ...

Contrary to common belief, the anorexic life is highly food-centric, as observed in other food-deprived animals but with more ...

Scientists are closing in on the brain’s internal circuitry for hunger, revealing a surprisingly precise “off switch” that can shut down cravings in real time. Instead of a single magic button, they ...

Perhaps you've heard this famous quote by Socrates: "You have reproved me for eating very little, but I only eat to live, whereas you live to eat." Finding moderation, especially when it comes to food ...