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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.

The Role of Habit Substitution in the Treatment of Addiction

Habit substitution is critical to the long-term success of behavioral modification efforts including addiction recovery.

Understanding Habit Formation

An important aspect of recovery from addiction is learning how to disrupt or retrain bad habits.

Weight Loss and the Science of Habit Formation

A look at the way habit formation influences weight loss, eating addiction and other compulsive behaviors.

Which Came First — Loneliness or Smartphone Addiction? 

A look at three studies from across the world that show a strong positive correlation between loneliness and excessive smartphone use.