A study released by the Journal of Neuroscience says that certain people are more sensitive to the need for reward and this trait can trigger food issues.

"Individuals high in this trait experience more frequent and intense food cravings and are more likely to be overweight or develop eating disorders associated with excessive food intake," said the authors of the study conducted in Britain.

Apparently, this sensitivity is triggered by images of appetizing foods. Hmmm, so that explains why I couldn't resist those delicious-looking chocolate chip cookies my co-workers brought in on Friday. Perhaps I need to invest in some blindfolds.


-- Amanda Barrett