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Neuroscience Reveals Why Diet or Exercise Isn’t Just Willpower


Scientists have identified orexin as a key brain chemical influencing whether individuals choose physical activity over indulgence in treat. The chemical messenger orexin and the orexin neurons in the brain mediate the decision between exercise and snacking. Researchers at ETH Zurich made this

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