Food Cravings
2 articles
Food Science
What's Driving Your Snack Craving? A Scientific Guide to Taking Control
Food cravings are complex, driven by biological, psychological, and environmental factors, not just a lack of willpower. Understanding these drivers is the first step toward managing your urges intentionally.
Dr. Lena Hanson·October 12, 2026
Food Science
How Specific Brain Neurons Control Food Cravings
In the mouse brain, specific neuron populations encode memories for sugar and fat, a discovery explaining why nearly 99% of adults experience powerful food cravings.
Dr. Lena Hanson·August 6, 2026