The findings show that stress can override a natural brain response that diminishes the pleasure from eating, causing a continuous drive to consume more.
Researchers found that stressed mice on a high-fat diet gained twice the weight of their non-stressed counterparts, highlighting a significant link between stress and food response.
The lateral habenula, which typically helps switch off reward responses, fails to activate under chronic stress, leading to an increased risk of overeating.
Comfort food cravings and appetite regulation interplay during periods of chronic stress, potentially increasing the likelihood of obesity and long-term health issues.
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