The psychology expert explains to AS that in the modern era new addictions have emerged, such as addiction to the internet, shopping, and food.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts warn that people are often choosing food quality over quantity - iStockphoto An obsession with healthy eating can lead to ...

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that certain foods may trigger addictive-like eating behaviors, particularly those that are highly processed and made for maximum palatability. Research ...

Credit: Getty Images Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. The Conversation — People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

The addiction model sustains that binge eating is produced by the same physiological processes operating in substance use disorders. According to this theory, people who binge eat are biologically ...

(THE CONVERSATION) People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. After fighting cancer for years, Debbie Consiglio died Sept. 29. Now her family ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...