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POSTED January 24, 2012 - 08:09 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Why do images of delicious food induce hunger?

Ever wonder why we pig out on junk food at the mere sight of mouth-watering delicacies?

According to an intriguing new study, merely looking at images of delicious food can trigger the hunger hormone ghrelin that controls our appetite.

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POSTED November 24, 2011 - 21:21 | POSTED BY munish2425

Now, PYY laced chewing gum to lose weight

Good news for all those who want to get rid of extra fats! A team of US researchers have developed a chewing gum that may help people lose weight.

A team of researchers led by Syracuse University chemist Robert Doyle have come up with B12-PYY laced gum that helps in delivering PYY hormone into the bloodstream.

POSTED September 26, 2011 - 16:47 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Too stressed out? Turn to your best friends!

New research suggests, close friendships that allow people to open up sharing their problems may actually contribute in helping them cope with stress and anxiety.

According to experts, fostering close relationships and having people you can turn to for support can have a strong calming influence and a significant effect on stress hormones in times of extreme st

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