Many people report exercise makes them incredibly hungry. Here’s what might be going on.
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Your body adjusts your food intake and activity to maintain a balanced weight and avoid starvation. Researchers have proposed several theories explaining how this works.
Patents for a drug related to Ozempic have expired, so pharmaceutical companies are working to develop ‘generic’ versions. These are likely to be much cheaper. But how do they compare with Ozempic?
High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.
Ever eaten that last slice of pizza, even though you’ve had enough? Or polished off kids’ leftovers, despite already feeling full? Here’s what’s happening and how to fix it.
Often focus on research concentrates on reducing and suppressing appetite, but it is important to support those who need to increase their appetite to avoid malnutrition.
Our bodies have a complex system to control food intake, driven by hormones. Hormone levels also change when we gain and lose weight.
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NHMRC Senior Research Fellow in the School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Medicine, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Nutrition, Centre for Public Health Nutrition Research, University of Dundee
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Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, Michigan State University
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Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition, University College Cork
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Research Fellow, Pyschology, Monash University
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Professor in Psychological Science, Western Sydney University
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ARC Future Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Dean for Clerkship Education and Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney