Memory neurons in rats may explain why forgetting meals leads to overeating

Scientists Just Discovered a Brain-Body Glitch That Makes You Overeat

New research suggests that your brain logs your meals. But distracted eating interrupts that, leading to overeating. Here's how it works.

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Memory neurons in rats may explain why forgetting meals leads to overeating

Researchers identify "meal memory" neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch leads to overeating.

"Meal Memory" Neurons Found to Curb Overeating

Researchers have identified neurons in the hippocampus that store "meal memories," encoding both what and when food was consumed. These specialized memory traces, or meal engrams, form during pauses between bites, helping the brain log eating experiences.

Study finds why some people with memory problems often overeat - tennews.in: National News Portal

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A team of US scientists has discovered a specific group of brain cells that could explain why people with memory problems often overeat. The team showed that people who also keep forgetting about recent meals can trigger excessive hunger and can lead to disordered eating. Researchers from the University of […] The post Study finds why some people with memory problems often overeat appeared first on tennews.in: National …

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Last Updated on June 11, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A team of US scientists has discovered a specific group of brain cells that could explain why people with memory problems often overeat. The team showed that people who also keep forgetting about recent meals can trigger excessive hunger and can […] The post Study finds why some people with memory problems often overeat appeared first on THIP Media.