Neuroscience Reveals Why Diet or Exercise Isn’t Just Willpower

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Neuroscience Reveals Why Diet or Exercise Isn’t Just Willpower
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Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered that the brain chemical orexin and the neurons that produce it play a critical role in making decisions like choosing between exercising or enjoying a 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 discovery in mice. The results are likely to be transferable to humans. These neuroscientific fundamentals are relevant because many people don’t get enough exercise. Most of us have probably already decided once or even several times to skip exercising in favor of one of the numerous alternative temptations of daily life. According to the World Health Organization , 80 percent of adolescents and 27 percent of adults don’t get enough exercise. And obesity is increasing at an alarming rate not only among adults but also among children and adolescents.

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