Despite the prevalent view that people with large bodies should simply eat less and move more, it’s nearly impossible to fight our genetic heritage or other factors that are not within our control.
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It’s been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn’t surprising, as stress, eating and motivation are all linked through hormones in the brain.
Our neural hardware responds differently when we perceive people to be on “our team.” This hard-wiring allows for both positive and negative biases.
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Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Professor, Psychology/Neuroscience; Director, Dwivedi Brain and Language Laboratory, Brock University
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Assistant (Adjunct) professor, Deptartment of Internal Medicine, McMaster University
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Adjunct professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University
