India, April 5 -- Paper finds social bonds key to eating unhealthy foods and impact cravings, mental wellbeing and overall quality of life

Researchers have revealed a connection between loneliness in women and brain activity linked to cravings for high-calorie foods. A new study has suggested that feelings of isolation may trigger responses in the brain that promote unhealthy eating patterns.

Previous beliefs have linked binge eating to emotional coping mechanisms, particularly for women. This new study provides a neurological basis for that connection, underlining that loneliness goes beyond emotional well-being and can demonstrably influence eating habits.

Researchers observed increased activity in brain regions associated with cravi...