Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Addiction can be a scary word, and not one to take lightly. It’s never a good feeling when our cravings, desires or impulses are seemingly out of our ...

New research suggests that diabetes and weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists may also help treat alcohol and ...

Round after round of addiction therapy. Years of taking medication meant to curb cravings. And still, many patients who struggle with opioid use disorders end up going back to the substance, says Dr.

A recent JAMA Network Open study investigated the efficacy and underlying neural mechanism of mindfulness meditation (MM) intervention for treating adults with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). IGD is ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eating Protein Saves Lives, Inc. announces the release of EAT!: A Guide to Radiant Recovery Using Food and Amino Acids to Repair the Addicted Brain and ...

Sugar cravings often stem from diet, stress, or poor sleep, impacting brain chemistry and emotions. Understanding triggers ...

Smoking is a major preventable cause of death. Quitting is challenging due to nicotine's effect on the brain. Ayurveda views ...

Have you tried to quit an addictive substance, such as alcohol, nicotine or other drugs? Were you surprised at how long the challenge lasted? “Just get through the withdrawal,” your therapist or ...

For smokers looking for alternatives to help wean themselves off nicotine, researchers at the School of Public Health have a new option — a mindfulness app. “Craving to quit” is an app that delivers ...

The human brain has been compared to the universe, and for good reason. No other metaphor does justice to the brain’s miraculous complexity and capacity. The numbers are beyond comprehension—trillions ...