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16 12, 2014

How to Curb Overindulgence: MRI Study

2014-12-16T22:46:53-05:00December 16th, 2014|Brain MRI, MRI, MRI Research|

Are you looking forward to holiday treats and libations but dreading sluggish energy levels and extra weight come January? Turns out those feelings of dread might be the right approach to keeping off the pounds, according to a new MRI study.   Why are some people better at resisting food cravings than others? The answer [...]

19 08, 2013

Junk Food Cravings Linked to Sleep Deprivation: MRI Study

2013-08-19T20:39:23-04:00August 19th, 2013|Medical Imaging, MRI, MRI Research, MRI Vancouver|

Getting an adequate night's rest of eight hours is a no-brainer for dieters. Studies have long shown that insufficient sleep spikes levels of stress hormone cortisol, and when the body is stressed, it holds on to excess weight. Now, new MRI research has shown that sleep deprivation affects an individual's ability to maintain a healthy [...]