Gluttony: Are We Addicted to Eating?
Humans who overeat may develop the same neural patterns as drug addicts do
Humans who overeat may develop the same neural patterns as drug addicts do
Wanting what another person has can spur us to better ourselves
Taming greed in favor of cooperation would benefit both individuals and society
Tracking the seven deadly sins—from their Egyptian roots and influence on the arts to their debut in blockbuster films and iPhone apps
We get an emotional boost when we procrastinate, but research offers strategies to help stay the course
Intimacy spawns strong emotions, which can erupt in violence when self-control fails
Love and lust have distinct but interlocking brain signatures
For many women, orgasm remains elusive. Help may soon be at hand
This two-faced emotion motivates us to achieve, intimidate others and climb the social ladder