Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.

If you've ever wondered why you crave certain foods or what your appendix actually does, there's something in this collection for you!

Why do I really, really want ice cream right now? Today we explore the science of food cravings!

You may feel a bit grumpy when you're hungry, but hunger can affect us in more powerful ways than we realize.

No matter how full you are, it seems you can find room for dessert. It’s not your imagination, and once you understand why, you’ll see how you can use this weird quirk of your appetite to your advantage!

You probably know that losing weight is really hard. But it may not be just because of your cheat day frequency; your body actually fights back to make losing weight harder.

Howcast - Learn how insomnia can cause weight gain from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about six health problems that can result from insomnia from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.

When you wake up, you generally feel less hungry because the liver has maintained the blood glucose levels in your blood during your nap. Furthermore, there’s practically no physical activity during sleep, so your energy expenditure is...

Join Dr. Tracey Marks as she delves into the intricate relationship between antipsychotic medications, the gut microbiome, and weight gain. Discover how these medications influence the balance of our gut bacteria and the cascading...

This film shows the importance and limitations of reductionism in the nature of psychological explanation. using the example of research into obesity. It cautions students against simply using reductionism as a critique to be compared...

This video explores the complex biological processes that regulate hunger and appetite in our bodies. It discusses the role of various chemicals and hormones, such as ghrelin, leptin, and neuropeptides, in signaling hunger and fullness.

In this video, the speaker explains that our emotions are actually chemical reactions in our bodies, and discusses the hormones responsible for happiness. They provide tips on how to release these hormones, such as getting sunlight,...