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Teen brain scans reveal a key to weight loss

February 18, 2015 by

MRI scans of teenagers who had successfully lost weight and kept it off show that they have higher levels of executive function -- the ability to process and prioritize competing interests. Executive function is a trait that can be improved, scientists say.

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