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... from the University of Newcastle is hoping to determine whether ‘addiction’ to pleasurable foods high in salt, fat and sugar could be ... from the University of Newcastle is hoping to determine whether ‘addiction’ to pleasurable foods high in salt, fat and sugar could be ... produce reactions in the brain similar to those that occur in drug addiction. During National Nutrition Week (13-19 October), University of ...
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... for young men and women to join a study examining levels of food ‘addiction’ in Australia. Craving chocolate? Hooked on hot chips? ... for young men and women to join a study examining levels of food ‘addiction’ in Australia. Emerging research indicates that eating foods ... reactions in the brain similar to those occurring in drug and alcohol addiction. For vulnerable individuals this could contribute to ...
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... A world-first, personality-based online intervention for food addiction is being developed by a team* of dietitians, psychologists, ... Queensland is exploring the role that personality traits play in food addiction and whether addressing this issue can lead to better health outcomes. Food addiction is estimated to affect around 20% of the population, and is ...
Category: Research
The term ‘food addiction’ (FA) has been popularised and commonly used to describe an ... would be to conduct training as a student researcher at the Food and Addiction Science and Treatment lab (FASTlab, ... opportunity to visit other laboratories at her institution exploring addiction and eating behaviour in the areas of neuroscience and ...
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Research Addiction Imaging ...
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... mechanisms linking vulnerability to stress and vulnerability to drug addiction ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... regional and rural Australians. I also want to improve the quality of addiction and mental health care delivered by health care workers. What ... patient population and improve the reach and access of mental health/addiction care to regional and rural populations. My vision is evidence-based mental health/addiction care that is accessible by people when they need ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... a particular interest in children and parental feeding practices Food addiction and relationships to weight and mental health Why did you get ... from preschool through to adulthood, with particular focuses on food addiction, biomarkers/validation methods and obesity management. She ... assessment Obesity and metabolic health Systematic reviews Food Addiction Affiliations HMRI Cardiovascular program Priority Research ...
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... are more prone to pathologies of motivational state, such as addiction or stress, than others. Why did you get into research? I was ...
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University of Newcastle researchers have attracted $12.4 million in research funding from the NHMRC, announced today by the Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek.
