When a person overeats, he is unable to control his hunger pangs, while during an emotional/binge eating session, he is incapable of controlling his emotions.
Overindulging in your favorite food results in obesity. Previously unknown gut-brain connection helps scientists understand why overindulging in your favorite foods causes weight gain and obesity.
Brain cells which trigger in response to a high- fat diet multiply and cause weight gain 20% more than the weight gain that happens due to overeating.
Eating too much and not exercising less could be the underlying cause of obesity and other metabolic disorders. This research could enable new ways of tackling obesity and diabetes.