Scandalous Sugar
It makes a lot more sense to talk about “eating addiction” than “food addiction,” because evidence points to various foods being triggers.
Delay Discounting and Behavioral Addiction
Delay discounting is a measure of impulsivity that has been linked to gambling addiction, eating addiction, and internet addiction.
Is There a Relationship Between Eating Addiction and Learning Difficulties?
Research including brain scans ties together eating addiction, learning impairment, stress and anxiety.
The Weirdness of Sugar Exceptionalism
Any human could theoretically live a long and robust life without ever ingesting so much as one teaspoon of sugar. Yet, here it is.
Weight Loss and the Science of Habit Formation
A look at the way habit formation influences weight loss, eating addiction and other compulsive behaviors.
Addictiveness, From Many Angles
People feel very strongly about the addictiveness (or not) of sugar. What makes them so sure? Personal experience, for one thing.