Watching junk food videos may help dieters resist snacks, experiments show
New research published in Computers in Human Behavior has revealed people trying to resist their food cravings use social media content featuring indulgent treats as a substitute for eating the real thing. The study, led by the University of Bristol in the U.K., challenges the belief that being show...
April 15, 2026145 views
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New research published in Computers in Human Behavior has revealed people trying to resist their food cravings use social media content featuring indulgent treats as a substitute for eating the real thing. The study, led by the University of Bristol in the U.K., challenges the belief that being shown visuals of tempting unhealthy foods encourages people to indulge in eating them.
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